Category Archives: Top Agriculture News
As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The rumors surrounding Hurricane Helene are many. There are false claims that people taking federal relief money could see their land seized. Or th...
Oct 08, 2024
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday October 8
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540.Headlines for corn and wheat continue to lean at least a little bit bullish....
Oct 08, 2024
SC Commissioner Weathers: Hurricane Helene Update
At these updates, you will normally hear a lot of specific data. When it comes to agriculture, we don't have much data yet, but I will tell you what we do know.The parts of the state that were hit by ...
Oct 07, 2024
Don’t Forget to Look at the Enhanced Coverage Option in Crop Insurance
A widely discussed topic in crop insurance is the enhanced coverage option plan. This area-based plan provides an additional layer of protection for farmers. Steve Hasche, owner of Midwest Ag Group an...
Oct 07, 2024
US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. government's top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response&n...
Oct 07, 2024
US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. government's top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response&n...
Oct 07, 2024
NC Commissioner Troxler: NCDA&CS Working on Helene Disaster Relief and Recovery
Prayers needed for Western North Carolina's following catastrophic devastation from remnants of Hurricane Helene. Search and rescue remain a critical mission; agricultural assessments only beginning.F...
Oct 07, 2024
Stories of Heartbreak and Loss to NC Mountain Ag
It’s been more than a week since Hurricane Helene rampaged through the Southeast, and especially in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, the extent of the damage is just now coming to ...
Oct 07, 2024
Stories of Heartbreak and Loss to NC Mountain Ag
It’s been more than a week since Hurricane Helene rampaged through the Southeast, and especially in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, the extent of the damage is just now coming to ...
Oct 07, 2024
Biostimulants and Improving Soil Health for Future Productivity
Soil health is the foundation for a long-term productive and profitable operation. Regenerative agriculture can be the next step in protecting and boosting soil health, sustainability practices, and o...
Oct 07, 2024