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Grassley Upset with Administration’s Ag Policy

Mike DavisSep 15, 2025

China has purchased a record amount of soybeans this marketing year, but none from the US. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley…

Red and black chokeberries thrive in North Carolina landscapes

Red and black chokeberries thrive in North Carolina landscapes

WPTF StaffSep 14, 2025

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) and Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) are versatile shrubs native to…

Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states

Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states

By DAVID A. LIEB and M.K. WILDEMAN Associated Press President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states…

Rainfall Shortage Edges Carolinas Toward Drought

Rainfall Shortage Edges Carolinas Toward Drought

Kyle NachtsheimSep 12, 2025

We’re about a week away from the official end of summer, and we’re already starting to see the fall temperatures…

Highly-Anticipated Crop Production Report Comes Out on Friday

Highly-Anticipated Crop Production Report Comes Out on Friday

Mike DavisSep 12, 2025

This Friday, the USDA is releasing one of its more anticipated crop production reports. So, why does farm country look…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, September 12th

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, September 12th

Brooks SchafferSep 12, 2025

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

Gas Prices Steady, But Diesel Prices Expected to Rise

Gas Prices Steady, But Diesel Prices Expected to Rise

Mike DavisSep 12, 2025

Oil prices are holding fairly steady, thanks to producer/consumer balancing act. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy dot com says OPEC met…

Canned Classics and Nostalgia as Value Added

Rod BainSep 11, 2025

It’s a sight at various farmers markets across the country — a booth with canned food goods: pickled, jellied and…

Congressional Members Hear from Constituents During August Recess

Mike DavisSep 11, 2025

There’s been ups and downs over this summer when it comes to getting things done in Washington, DC, including some…