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Senate leader cites ‘incompetence’ and criticizes Governor Cooper’s latest request for state relief funding

Senate leader cites ‘incompetence’ and criticizes Governor Cooper’s latest request for state relief funding

WPTF StaffOct 24, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — North Carolina legislators returned to work Thursday to address further relief efforts following the devastating impact…

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North…

Late Soybean Planting in South America Causes Concern for Corn

Late Soybean Planting in South America Causes Concern for Corn

Mike DavisOct 24, 2024

Soybean planting is off to a slow start in parts of South America, and that could impact multiple crops. Dr.…

Farmland Market Action Slowing Late in 2024

Farmland Market Action Slowing Late in 2024

Chad SmithOct 24, 2024

The farmland market appears to be slowing as the calendar gets closer to the end of 2024. Tim Cobb of…

A hurricane’s historic destruction hasn’t stopped North Carolina election workers and voters

A hurricane’s historic destruction hasn’t stopped North Carolina election workers and voters

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press HOT SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — About three weeks after Hurricane Helene pummeled western North Carolina, the Hot…

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Many Economists Believe Ag is in a Recession

NAFB News ServiceOct 23, 2024

Over half of the 70 ag economists surveyed in Farm Journal’s Monthly Survey of Ag Economists believe the U.S. agriculture…

An OutPOURING of Support for Hurricane-Damaged Breweries

An OutPOURING of Support for Hurricane-Damaged Breweries

Mike DavisOct 23, 2024

The Southeast has moved from rescue to now, starting that long job of recovery and rebuilding post-Hurricane Helene. One of…

‘Field of Dreams’ Brings the Farm to the Fair

‘Field of Dreams’ Brings the Farm to the Fair

Mike DavisOct 23, 2024

State and local fairs are first and foremost agricultural, and at the NC State Fair, they’re taking that message to…

National FFA Encourages Members to ‘Engage’

National FFA Encourages Members to ‘Engage’

Mike DavisOct 23, 2024

More than 70,000 students wearing blue corduroy jackets are in Indianapolis this week for the 97th National FFA Convention and…