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We were waiting to see what kind of an impact the recent rains have had on the Drought Monitor. And NC Assistant State Climatologist Corey Davis, it looks like we did indeed get a nice bump in some soil moisture. “Yeah, Mike, it was a really solid rain event last weekend into the first part […]

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire this year if Congress doesn’t take action. Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says letting the TCJA expire would have significant impacts to agriculture and a majority of Americans. “If nothing is done, there will be a tax […]

Farmers and ranchers are hard on vehicles, but one manufacturer is listening and doing something about it. Fox Factory Vehicles in Trussville, Alabama has partnered with Certified Agriculture Dealers to develop the AGwagon using input and suggestions from a team of 14 farmers and ranchers, along with their own team of engineers. Flynn Woods is […]

America’s largest biofuel trade association just got a little bigger. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, talks about their newest member. “John Deere is among the world’s most iconic brands, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to our membership network. Deere’s decades of experience providing renewable fuel solutions to their customers demonstrates their commitment to […]

As we get closer to the spring planting and summer driving seasons, what will that mean for fuel prices? Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy, says that depends on a lot of factors, including the possibility of a tariff war. How soon would consumers feel the impact of tariffs on fuel prices? “Well, […]

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins released the following message in recognition of National Agriculture Day to honor the farmers, ranchers, and producers who feed, fuel, and clothe the world: “Today on National Agriculture Day, we recognize the people who make it all possible. The farmers, the ranchers, and the producers who dedicate […]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The University of North Carolina Board of Governors announced the next leader of North Carolina State University. Kevin Howell will be NC State’s next chancellor and will succeed Randy Woodson. Howell will become the first Black chancellor at NC State. He currently serves as chief external affairs officer for the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health. Woodson announced his retirement last year after serving as chancellor for nearly 15 years. There will be a lot on Howell’s plate when he assumes the chancellorship, including navigating a nationally turbulent time for universities’ research funding.

Veterans in South Carolina have taken an interested in agriculture. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has worked with the SC Farmer Veteran Coalition on a new branding logo.

As we enter the spring wildfire season, it is important to remember that everyone has a role to play in reducing the risk of wildfires. Exercise caution by not leaving fires unattended and being prepared with water and tools to stamp out fire if you do burn. And, don’t burn on windy or dry days.

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Markets continue to try to price in current geopolitical risks despite the whiplash that is causing. It seems like everywhere you turn, something is in turmoil or about to be. The grains are starting to grow somewhat […]