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On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending

On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending

By ALLEN G. BREED and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press WOODFIN, N.C. (AP) — Bracing himself against the current in waist-deep…

New Report Details the Value of Precision Agriculture

New Report Details the Value of Precision Agriculture

Lorrie BoyerSep 25, 2025

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released a report showing the significant benefits of precision agriculture in the U.S. Austin…

U.S. Grain and Feed Industry Releases Economic Impact Study

Mike DavisSep 25, 2025

The U.S. grain and feed industry is a major driver of jobs and economic activity across rural America. That’s the…

Forty Years of CRP

Forty Years of CRP

Rod BainSep 25, 2025

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of what many consider the Agriculture Department’s flagship conservation program. The person perhaps most connected…

One Year After Helene: WNC Farmers Still Rebuilding, with Help from Community

Kyle NachtsheimSep 25, 2025

The one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene ravaging western North Carolina is fast approaching, and farmers are still continuing the recovery…

Russian sage: Not from Russia, but perfect for NC gardens

Russian sage: Not from Russia, but perfect for NC gardens

WPTF StaffSep 24, 2025

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I planted some Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) decades ago. Alas, I can’t remember when…

The Rundown of CRP Acreage Enrollment for 2025

The Rundown of CRP Acreage Enrollment for 2025

Rod BainSep 24, 2025

USDA Conservation Reserve Program reaches its 40th anniversary this year. “Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the…

USDA Look at September Cattle Feedlot Trends

USDA Look at September Cattle Feedlot Trends

Rod BainSep 24, 2025

Continued contraction in the cattle feedlots and U.S. cattle inventory. Livestock analyst Michael McConnell says, from USDA’s latest Cattle on…

Restoration of National Forest Amenities

Restoration of National Forest Amenities

Rod BainSep 23, 2025

Outdoor recreationists and tourists to our nation’s forests may have noticed some improvements to infrastructure if they have visited over…