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Well, here’s a problem we don’t have in the South. A lack of snow cover has Wisconsin dairy producers concerned about the health of their alfalfa. Jerry Clark with Wisconsin Extension says with no snow, a cold snap could wipe out the alfalfa crop. That’s the biggest issue right now I think is the weather. […]

On December 1, 2023, Medicaid expansion went into effect in North Carolina, effectively closing the health insurance coverage gap for people in the middle incomes who make too much for Medicaid, but too little to qualify for a subsidy on the Affordable Care marketplace. There are 600,000 people in North Carolina in that coverage gap. […]

Preparing for the calving season is a critical aspect of beef cattle management. Dr. Brett Terhaar, beef technical consultant for Elanco Animal Health, says you can never prepare too much or too early for calving. “If we need to change direction, especially on nutrition, we need to think about that 60 to 90 days ahead […]

Well, we got through the New Year’s Eve of revelry. And now back to business again. Many of us like to start the business of the new year though with an annual physical checkup. So if we were to consider the nation’s farm economy as a medical patient overall, what would the doctor say about […]

The Corporate Transparency Act kicks in this year and creates a reporting requirement that many farmers may not know about. Michael Pittman, Executive Director of the National Agricultural Law Center, talks about the new law on the books. “One I would add would be the Corporate Transparency Act. That is going to be a huge […]

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. The second week of 2024 is not starting off any more friendly for the grain bulls as the first week. Soybeans started off the week down double digits, corn down a nickel and wheat down almost 20 cents. […]

The third annual Certified SC Showcase is coming up, and Commissioner Weathers is here to fill us in. The Showcase is a networking event and celebration of Certified South Carolina flavors and innovations. The Showcase provides an opportunity for buyers and producers to meet face-to-face, with an emphasis on the state’s abundant produce, specialty food […]

North Carolina has seen its share of flooding following hurricanes and tropical storms. The Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) aims to reduce flooding by clearing streams of debris, downed trees and other materials that block or hinder the flow of water. Work is happening statewide, and proposals are being accepted for the 2024 cycle of […]

The National Agricultural Law Center based in Arkansas called 2023 a year for significant developments and changes on the legal front. Harrison Pittman, director of the Ag Law Center, says there are a lot of issues they’ll be keeping a close eye on in 2024. “I think the Endangered Species Act and particularly its relationship […]

2023 was an unstable year for many in agriculture, especially those in the dairy industry and with a new year brings new expectations. Zach Bowers with ever Dawn ag reflects on the up and down nature of 2023 for dairy producers. Looking back on it, I never in a million years would have guessed we […]