Category Archives: Top Agriculture News
Congressional Members Hear from Constituents During August Recess
There’s been ups and downs over this summer when it comes to getting things done in Washington, DC, including some struggles in agriculture. Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith represents the thir...
Sep 10, 2025
Canned Classics and Nostalgia as Value Added
It’s a sight at various farmers markets across the country - a booth with canned food goods: pickled, jellied and other delectable fare. And in the case of Western Kentucky entrepreneur Robert G...
Sep 10, 2025
Drones and Robots Behind Ag AI Efforts
The focus today is on how artificial intelligence is being applied to agriculture. This includes developing computer vision and AI platforms to support researchers, breeders and farmers. USDA research...
Sep 09, 2025
Gleaning Farm Safety Tips for Harvest Season
In the midst of harvest season, while some crops like wheat and rice are nearly completely harvested, others, such as corn and soybeans, will be soon - no matter if your role is a producer driving a c...
Sep 09, 2025
Ag Economy Barometer Continues to Fall
Economic sentiment among producers continued its downward trend in August, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer falling for the third consecutive month.Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue...
Sep 08, 2025
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, September 9th
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540.Corn battled back to close strong on Friday and almost got back to unchanged...
Sep 08, 2025
Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend GardenerI have many different species of plants in my landscape. However, I do not own a "Clethra alnifolia" or "sweet pepper bush" or "summersweet". I bet if I were to ask ...
Sep 07, 2025
Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have many different species of plants in my landscape. However, I do not own a "Clethra alnifolia" or "sweet pepper bush" or "summersweet". I bet if I were to ask...
Sep 07, 2025
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, September 5th
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540.Corn continues to find strength and work its way slowly higher. Most traders...
Sep 04, 2025
Dry Spell Deepens Across Carolinas After Wet July, But Relief May Be Coming
After a wet July, it’s kind of been a real dry August. Really haven’t seen much in the way of precipitation. I've got state assistant climatologist Corey Davis here. Corey, what’s go...
Sep 04, 2025