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Pork Exports Continue to Surge in 2024

Pork Exports Continue to Surge in 2024

NAFB News ServiceApr 16, 2024

Exports of U.S. pork continued their robust growth in the first two months of 2024, according to recently released data…

South American Corn Yield to Drop from Pest Pressure

South American Corn Yield to Drop from Pest Pressure

Mike DavisApr 16, 2024

South American corn production numbers will be lower than expected, especially in Argentina. Dr. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Soil and Water Conservation District Stewardship Week

SC Commissioner Weathers: Soil and Water Conservation District Stewardship Week

Mike DavisApr 16, 2024

The National Association of Conservation Districts has designated the week of April 28-May 5 as Stewardship Week. In South Carolina,…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday April 16

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday April 16

Brooks SchafferApr 16, 2024

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Grain and oilseed…

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NC Commissioner Troxler: HPAI in Dairy Herd UPDATE

Mike DavisApr 16, 2024

The recent detection of high path avian influenza in a dairy herd in North Carolina serves as a reminder that…

Rouzer, Valadao, Costa, Slotkin Launch Bipartisan Specialty Crops Caucus

Rouzer, Valadao, Costa, Slotkin Launch Bipartisan Specialty Crops Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congressman David Valadao (R-CA), Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced the…

Report: Brazil Could Expand Cropland by 35 Percent

Report: Brazil Could Expand Cropland by 35 Percent

NAFB News ServiceApr 15, 2024

Brazil is a major soybean, corn, and cotton grower but could expand its crop area by more than a third.…

South Carolina Program Offers Business Assistance for Agribusiness, Too

South Carolina Program Offers Business Assistance for Agribusiness, Too

Mike DavisApr 15, 2024

It’s no secret that farming is a business, and business people often need partners. Jim Johnson is a senior business…

Credibility is Key with Climate Smart Commodities

Credibility is Key with Climate Smart Commodities

David GeigerApr 15, 2024

Getting farmers to produce climate smart commodities means economic incentives are needed. The USDA has created the Partnerships for Climate-Smart…