Category Archives: Top Agriculture News
Luray Peanut Co. Expanding Operations in Hampton County, SC
COLUMBIA - Luray Peanut Co., a producer of packaged boiled peanuts, today announced plans to expand its operations in Hampton County. The company's $5.25 million investment will create ...
Dec 15, 2023
Another Weekend, Another Rain Storm
We finally got that rain we were hoping for the question is how much of a difference did it make in drought conditions across the Carolinas for that I turn to NC Assistant State Climatologist Corey Da...
Dec 14, 2023
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday December 15
This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540.Grain and oilseeds markets continue to trade the same range on much of the same ...
Dec 14, 2023
2023 Farm Income Forecast Raises Some Concerns for 2024
The other day, when the Agriculture Department came out with its new 2023 farm income forecast showing a projected 21% decline in net cash income for farmers this year, USDA chief economist Seth Meyer...
Dec 13, 2023
Global Protein Production Shrinking as Population Grows
It's well-known by now that the U.S. cattle herd has been shrinking for the last several years. However, livestock liquidation is also happening in other countries. Brett Stuart, founder and president...
Dec 12, 2023
Global Protein Production Shrinking as Population Grows
It's well-known by now that the U.S. cattle herd has been shrinking for the last several years. However, livestock liquidation is also happening in other countries. Brett Stuart, founder and president...
Dec 12, 2023
NC Commissioner Troxler: NC Farms and Agritourism Venues Offer Opportunities for Local Gifts
Shoppers looking for locally made and locally sourced gifts or fun, on-farm experiences can find plenty of ideas at North Carolina farms and agritourism venues.With the holidays fast approaching, shop...
Dec 11, 2023
NC Commissioner Troxler: NC Farms and Agritourism Venues Offer Opportunities for Local Gifts
Shoppers looking for locally made and locally sourced gifts or fun, on-farm experiences can find plenty of ideas at North Carolina farms and agritourism venues.With the holidays fast approaching, shop...
Dec 11, 2023
SC Commissioner Weathers: ChangeSC Update
A few months ago we heard about ChangeSC. Let's get an update on how it's going.More than 80% of South Carolina's counties have food deserts, where residents have limited access to fresh, healthy food...
Dec 11, 2023
SC Commissioner Weathers: ChangeSC Update
A few months ago we heard about ChangeSC. Let's get an update on how it's going.More than 80% of South Carolina's counties have food deserts, where residents have limited access to fresh, healthy food...
Dec 11, 2023