Category Archives: Top Agriculture News

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, Dec. 19th
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540. The grain market has continued to trade at very low volume without much exc...
Brooks Schaffer Dec 19, 2025

From Freezing to Springlike: Carolinas See Dramatic December Weather Swings
Well, it's been a tale of two halves of a week here in the Carolinas. We started a weekend bundling up, wearing multiple layers, and now we're in the 60s and possibly 70s. We've got state assistant cl...
Kyle Nachtsheim Dec 19, 2025
Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped the Democratic Party...
Associated Press Dec 18, 2025

Keeping Calves Warm in Winter
Calves are the future generations of any farm. Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn, a dairy calf and heifer technical specialist for Vita Plus, said it's always more of a challenge caring for calves during the wint...
Chad Smith Dec 18, 2025

Helping Soybeans Surge Despite Early-Season Stress
Cool, wet winters in the Midwest and drier conditions in the South are in the forecast for 2026. This means soybean growers need to be prepared for disease, stress or whatever the season brings. Brian...
Chad Smith Dec 18, 2025

The U.S. is Exporting Wheat at a Rapid Pace
As the U.S. wheat market remains comfortable with current supply levels, Crossroads Co-op Regional Manager Brian Irey said the lack of export demand continues to limit any upside movement. "Wheat is a...
Lorrie Boyer Dec 18, 2025

Boosting Food Nutrition Through Regenerative Ag Production
A connection exists between regenerative agricultural practices like cover crops and no-till farming, improving soil nutrients and water quality, and the production of more nutrient-dense foods to imp...
Curtis Media Dec 17, 2025

Work Ends After Harvest is Complete?
A new law requires employers to give a 60-day notice when laying off workers to help with their transition.Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says it's referred to ...
Curtis Media Dec 17, 2025

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...
Curtis Media 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...
Curtis Media Dec 16, 2025
