Category Archives: Top Agriculture News
Rep. Don Davis Urges USDA to Designate NC 1st District as Disaster Area Due to Drought
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announces sending a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, calling for the immediate designation of all 19 counties in North Car...
Jul 08, 2024
USDA Releases Proposed FMMO Updates
The USDA held a 49-day Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing and listened to hundreds of hours of testimony, which resulted in reform proposals released last week. Roger Cryan, chief economist with the...
Jul 07, 2024
USDA Releases Proposed FMMO Updates
The USDA held a 49-day Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing and listened to hundreds of hours of testimony, which resulted in reform proposals released last week. Roger Cryan, chief economist with the...
Jul 07, 2024
Drought Expands in Carolinas
It’s going from bad to worse in North and South Carolina as far as drought conditions go, to get the latest, we turn to North Carolina assistant state climatologist Corey Davis. Coming into this...
Jul 05, 2024
Drought Expands in Carolinas
It’s going from bad to worse in North and South Carolina as far as drought conditions go, to get the latest, we turn to North Carolina assistant state climatologist Corey Davis. Coming into this...
Jul 05, 2024
Keeping Sprayers in Top Condition
A successful spraying season can be one of the star players of a bumper crop year. Sprayer maintenance is vital for making it as productive as possible. Mark Duffing, application product manager for Z...
Jul 05, 2024
Keeping Sprayers in Top Condition
A successful spraying season can be one of the star players of a bumper crop year. Sprayer maintenance is vital for making it as productive as possible. Mark Duffing, application product manager for Z...
Jul 05, 2024
Schaffer: Southeast Drought Not Affecting Grain Markets
A flash drought has already damaged much of the corn crop in North and South Carolina to the point of no return. But the market has not reacted. SFN market analyst Brooks Schaffer with Pinnacle Market...
Jul 04, 2024
Congressman Don Davis Calls for Emergency Declaration Due to Drought
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) held a joint press conference with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Dir...
Jul 04, 2024
Choppiness Likely to Continue in Class III Milk Futures
The class three milk market has experienced significant volatility recently, with prices fluctuating and market participants seeking clear direction. Kathleen Wolfley is an ag broker with ever.ag.R...
Jul 03, 2024