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USDA Provides Farmers with a ‘Gift’ in Friday’s Reports

USDA Provides Farmers with a ‘Gift’ in Friday’s Reports

Mike DavisJan 10, 2025

Friday’s combined World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report along with its final Crop Production estimates for 2024 provided some…

U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile

U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile

NAFB News ServiceJan 10, 2025

The USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile to make it match the current strain of the virus…

Winter Weather Headed for North Carolina Today

Winter Weather Headed for North Carolina Today

Mike DavisJan 10, 2025

As they say in farm country, looks like we’re going to get some weather and to talk to us about…

Will the U.S. Beef Herd Expand in 2025?

Will the U.S. Beef Herd Expand in 2025?

Mike DavisJan 10, 2025

The new year brings continued questions about possible U.S. beef herd expansion. Scott Varilek of KKV Trading says it’s tough…

Growers Unsure What to Expect From Ag Secretary Nominee Rollins

Growers Unsure What to Expect From Ag Secretary Nominee Rollins

Mike DavisJan 10, 2025

With the new year underway, a new president to be sworn in soon, and a new cabinet, many in agriculture…

Farming and wildfire tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

Farming and wildfire tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the…

January is a Challenging Month to Market Cattle

January is a Challenging Month to Market Cattle

Mike DavisJan 9, 2025

 The cattle market had a great 2024, but Scott Varilek of KKV Trading in Iowa says January typically isn’t the…

Ag Industry Concerned with RFK, Jr. as Secretary of HHS

Ag Industry Concerned with RFK, Jr. as Secretary of HHS

Mike DavisJan 9, 2025

President-elect Trump’s cabinet will soon be taking shape, with the Ag industry watching closely. Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the…

Considerations for Cotton Growers in 2025

Considerations for Cotton Growers in 2025

Mike DavisJan 9, 2025

Cotton growers are studying their options now as they anticipate the 2025 planting season. James Bookhart is a technical agronomist…