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A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

By MICHAEL PHILLIS, JEFF AMY and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene brought devastation…

Total Ag Damage to North Carolina Farms Yet Unknown

Total Ag Damage to North Carolina Farms Yet Unknown

Mike DavisOct 4, 2024

What is it like having a hurricane hit your farm? Imagine floods so big it displaces your cattle. Imagine your…

Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

By TOM KRISHER AP Business Writer DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf…

The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

By MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut…

USDA Hurricane Helene Recovery Assistance 

USDA Hurricane Helene Recovery Assistance 

USDAOct 3, 2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, USDA staff is available to assist when you are ready. USDA is working diligently…

Hurricane Helene Hit Southern Agriculture Hard

Hurricane Helene Hit Southern Agriculture Hard

Floodwaters from Hurricane Helene swamped the Southern United States, with virtually every commodity impacted. Farm Policy News says cotton, pecans,…

USDA Announces Additional $104 Million in REAP Loans and Grants

USDA Announces Additional $104 Million in REAP Loans and Grants

USDAOct 3, 2024

Somerset, Pa., Oct. 3, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is…

New NCGA President Set to ‘Build Bridges’

New NCGA President Set to ‘Build Bridges’

Mike DavisOct 3, 2024

Illinois farmer Kenneth Hartman, Jr., is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association. He’s selected “Building Bridges” as…

Southeast Crops Damaged by Helene

Southeast Crops Damaged by Helene

Rod BainOct 3, 2024

Crops across the Southeast are feeling the impact of last week’s Hurricane Helene. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says, considering the…