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Some of America’s leading agricultural organizations are reacting to the House version of the farm bill put forth by Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson ahead of markup on Thursday. American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle believes the legislation will significantly enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of the farm safety net. The National Sorghum Producers say […]

The yellow-legged hornet is an invasive species that has been found in Georgia and the southern part of South Carolina but has not been found in North Carolina. The NCDA&CS’ Plant Industry Division wants people to be on the lookout for the insects’ early-stage nests, which are distinguishable this time of year by their size, […]

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Monday saw wheat trade sharply higher closing up 37 cents gaining back much of what was lost last week. This bounce was in spite of higher than expected Kansas wheat tour results and beneficial rains over the weekend […]

Here to tell us about it is Eva Moore, the communications director for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. I’m filling in for Commissioner Weathers this week as he is overseas on agriculture-related business. When he returns, I imagine your listeners will get to hear about his trip. Recently, five producers in SC formed a […]

Businesses large and small are doubling down on their commitment to more sustainable practices, even as lawmakers in North Carolina and other states voice their opposition to Environmental, Social and Governance practices for investments. North Carolina businesses like TS Designs have decided it is smarter to be at the forefront of the movement, emphasizing transparency and accountability […]

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Corn market slipped a little late week as fund buying has slowed. We estimate they have bought back most of their short position in corn and beans. Now that the spec money is close to net neutral, look […]

North Carolina assistant state climatologist Corey Davis, we certainly made up for some deficits last week in the Carolinas with those rain systems that came through. But with that dryness in April, I’m wondering as we move into the summer months right now, what kind of pattern are we moving into? And should that kind […]

Farmworkers in North Carolina and across the U.S. face scorching heat with little protection at the federal and state level. However, the Farm Labor Organizing Committee is taking steps to enhance worker safety. The group is ramping up heat protection guidelines for migrant workers in the South through an existing rule. Originally negotiated in 2006 with the […]

Most major crops are now planted or nearly finished in the Carolinas. Bayer Crop Science technical agronomist Zach Webb says corn is all but done and is in good condition. “Corn actually looks pretty good out there. We’ve had some, some timely rainbows and corn has really, really taken off. We’ve got some pretty good […]

U.S. Meat Export Federation says March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume but were slightly higher in value, according to data released by USDA. Kelli Wicks, manager of market growth for the National Pork Board, talks about the key takeaway of the data. “The diversification that we’re seeing in our markets. […]