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FB Urging Farmers to Advocate for Farm Bill Passage

FB Urging Farmers to Advocate for Farm Bill Passage

Micheal ClementsFeb 23, 2024

American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall says it’s critical that Congress finishes a farm bill this year. “Well, there…

To Plant or Not to Plant…EARLY?

To Plant or Not to Plant…EARLY?

Mike DavisFeb 23, 2024

You look at the calendar and it says February but we look outside we look at the thermometer and we’re…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday February 23

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday February 23

Brooks SchafferFeb 23, 2024

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

The Yonder Report

The Yonder Report

Pesticides are featured in Idaho’s “David vs. Goliath” conflict; Congress needs to act if affordable internet programs are to continue…

Milk Production to Grow at a Slower Rate in 2024

Milk Production to Grow at a Slower Rate in 2024

Mike DavisFeb 22, 2024

The good news is U.S. milk production is expected to grow in 2024. Michael McConnell of the USDA’s Chief Economist’s…

Optimism about Farm Bill Despite Challenges Ahead

Optimism about Farm Bill Despite Challenges Ahead

Mike DavisFeb 22, 2024

The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this…

Partnership Pushes to Prevent Foreign Hog Disease

Partnership Pushes to Prevent Foreign Hog Disease

David GeigerFeb 21, 2024

 A foreign hog disease could cost the industry huge production losses if it makes it to the U.S. Japanese Encephalitis…

Vilsack in NC to Announce More Than $770M for Rural Infrastructure

Vilsack in NC to Announce More Than $770M for Rural Infrastructure

Mike DavisFeb 21, 2024

TARBORO, N.C., Feb. 21, 2024 – During a visit to Edgecombe County, N.C., a Rural Partners Network community, U.S. Department of…

What’s Behind the Continued Drop in Soybean Prices

What’s Behind the Continued Drop in Soybean Prices

Mike DavisFeb 21, 2024

Soybean prices have been on a continual downward slide for several months. Ben Kasch, account executive for Bower Trading, says…