Category Archives: Top Agriculture News
A Three-Part Plan to Expand Ag Trade Opportunities
Now accepting applications, the America First Trade Promotion Program, “we announced a $280 million program that essentially doubles our investment in those trade promotion programs that help se...
Dec 17, 2025
NC State economist predicts record job growth in 2026
By WPTF Staff RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Economist Dr. Mike Walden says North Carolina is poised for record-breaking job growth and business development in 2026. Walden, a William Neal Reynolds distinguis...
Dec 16, 2025
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, Dec. 16th
The week started off very quietly after poor finishes for the week last Friday. Markets traded lower Monday, but then corn and beans managed to come back and close well off the lows. Not much new has ...
Dec 16, 2025
North American Potash Markets Shaken
Fertilizer industries on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are making their case for the continued supply of Canadian potash. That response follows President Trump's most recent tariff threat,...
Dec 16, 2025
AFBF: USDA Announces New Regenerative Agriculture Initiative
Farmers and ranchers recently received some good news when it comes to regenerative agriculture practices. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs for the American farm Bureau Federation, says USD...
Dec 16, 2025
Helping Farmers When the Checks Suddenly Stop Coming
The shutdown of Pure Prairie Poultry several months ago left a large number of producers hanging out to dry with no financial recompense. Kelly Wilfert, a farm management outreach specialist for the U...
Dec 15, 2025
House Unanimously Passes the ePermit Act
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ePermit Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and Scott Peters of California. The legislation codifies ...
Dec 15, 2025
Helping Farmers When the Checks Suddenly Stop Coming
The shutdown of Pure Prairie Poultry several months ago left a large number of producers hanging out to dry with no financial recompense. Kelly Wilfert, a farm management outreach specialist for the U...
Dec 15, 2025
House Unanimously Passes the ePermit Act
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ePermit Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and Scott Peters of California. The legislation codifies ...
Dec 15, 2025
NC State economist predicts record job growth in 2026
By WPTF StaffRALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Economist Dr. Mike Walden says North Carolina is poised for record-breaking job growth and business development in 2026. Walden, a William Neal Reynolds distinguish...
Dec 14, 2025