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Farmers Being Surveyed about Planting Intentions

Farmers Being Surveyed about Planting Intentions

Gary Crawford USDAMar 13, 2024

Mendelssohn’s classic spring song, reminding us that spring planting time is rapidly approaching. Of course in ag circles, you don’t…

Radio Frequencies Save Time in Egg Pasteurization

Radio Frequencies Save Time in Egg Pasteurization

Mike DavisMar 13, 2024

Radio Frequencies may be a better way to make eggs safer. Salmonella bacteria is a concern for the food industry,…

Crop Insurance Sales Deadline Approaching

Crop Insurance Sales Deadline Approaching

Micheal ClementsMar 12, 2024

Farming is a risky business, which is why every farmer should speak with a crop insurance agent before the March…

USDA Finalizes ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule

USDA Finalizes ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule

NAFB News ServiceMar 12, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Spring Produce Update

SC Commissioner Weathers: Spring Produce Update

Mike DavisMar 12, 2024

: It’s starting to feel a lot like spring outside, and that means spring produce will soon be in season…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Spring Wildfire Season

NC Commissioner Troxler: Spring Wildfire Season

Mike DavisMar 12, 2024

With the arrival of spring wildfire season, residents should take care when burning outdoors and secure a burn permit. We…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday March 12

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday March 12

Brooks SchafferMar 12, 2024

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

Ag Labor Working Group Proposes H-2A Reforms

Ag Labor Working Group Proposes H-2A Reforms

Mike DavisMar 11, 2024

A group of House Agriculture Committee members has laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted…

U.S. Meat Exports off to Good Start in 2024

U.S. Meat Exports off to Good Start in 2024

NAFB News ServiceMar 11, 2024

January USDA data shows pork exports during the month were led by another strong performance in Mexico, the number one…