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Ag Legislating is a Challenge in D.C.

Ag Legislating is a Challenge in D.C.

Mike DavisApr 4, 2024

The food stamp food fight is continuing between House Republicans and USDA after a failed attempt to reform SNAP food…

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HPAI Confirmed at Texas Poultry Facility

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller confirmed that the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. poultry facility in Farewell, Texas has received official notification…

More Corn in the USDA Planting Report Surprises Markets

More Corn in the USDA Planting Report Surprises Markets

Mike DavisApr 3, 2024

USDA’s projection of 90 million corn acres was a surprise to the markets leading to double-digit gains after the report.…

Farm Futures Planting Intentions Survey Mirrors USDA’s

Farm Futures Planting Intentions Survey Mirrors USDA’s

Mike DavisApr 3, 2024

Farm Futures released its March 2024 Planting Intentions Survey results. Jacqueline Holland, a grain marketing analyst for Farm Futures, talks…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief from SC

SC Commissioner Weathers: Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief from SC

Mike DavisApr 2, 2024

We’ve all heard about the wildfires on the Texas Panhandle. Now I hear there’s a South Carolina effort to help.…

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Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday April 2

Brooks SchafferApr 2, 2024

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Grain markets got…

Economist: Expected Increase in Soy Acreage a Reflection of Economy

Economist: Expected Increase in Soy Acreage a Reflection of Economy

Chad SmithApr 2, 2024

The Prospective Plantings Report shows farmers will increase their soybean acres this year. Betty Resnick, an economist with the American…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Spring Pesticide Collection Events Coming Up

NC Commissioner Troxler: Spring Pesticide Collection Events Coming Up

Mike DavisApr 2, 2024

Eighteen special Pesticide Disposal Collection Days are planned across the state to help farmers and homeowners properly dispose of unwanted…

Record High Placements into Cattle Feedlots

Record High Placements into Cattle Feedlots

Gary CrawfordApr 1, 2024

A record high number of cattle were placed into feedlots in February. The USDA reporting placements at about 1.9 million…