Category Archives: Top Agriculture News

Continued contraction in the nation’s cattle feed lots. The numbers from USDA’s May Cattle on Feed Report show cattle inventory for May 1…“An estimated 11.55 million head of ca...

There is an expected clash change over the US during the summer months, as USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains.“Back in late April, we were talking about the imminent demise of El Nino, and ...

The recent detections of H5N1 in dairy herds highlight the need for robust biosecurity measures for all species. Dr. Marisa Rotolo, National Pork Board's Director of Swine Health emphasizes the import...

The South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers just back from a big trip, and it was not all fun and games. There was some work involved. Commissioner, tell us where you went and what y...

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services operates four regional farmers markets that offer residents and farmers a place to buy and sell local produce and food products. Each market ha...

Dr. Craig Yencho is an NC State University professor whose research has influenced sweet potato cultivation across the world. He’s now been named the recipient of the 2024 Oliver Max Gardner Awa...

WASHINGTON, DC – With the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House Committee on Agriculture approved H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, commonl...

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after voting to report out of Committee favorabl...

USDA's May WASDE report is about reconciling what the balance sheets will look like for the forthcoming marketing year. That's the assessment of Mac Marshall, the vice president of market intelligence...

More timely rains across North and South Carolina has put us in pretty good shape, that according to North Carolina assistant state climatologist Corey Davis, who joins me now. A couple of systems mad...