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NC Commissioner Troxler: Veterinary Grants Application Window Open until August 31

NC Commissioner Troxler: Veterinary Grants Application Window Open until August 31

Mike DavisAug 12, 2025

Grants are being offered for large animal health veterinary practices to help combat shortages of large animal vets in the…

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

By PAUL WISEMAN and DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday August 12

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday August 12

Brooks SchafferAug 12, 2025

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

SC Commissioner Weathers: SC AgriWellness

SC Commissioner Weathers: SC AgriWellness

Mike DavisAug 12, 2025

Farmers face a lot of challenges, and they aren’t always good about asking for help. Let’s talk about a program…

AMS Support for Our Nation’s Farmers Markets

AMS Support for Our Nation’s Farmers Markets

Rod BainAug 11, 2025

What is the connection between farmers markets across the country, perhaps your local venue, and USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. AMS’s…

Even with Strong Cattle Prices, Don’t Forget About Risk Management

Even with Strong Cattle Prices, Don’t Forget About Risk Management

Chad SmithAug 11, 2025

Beef producers continue to see high prices for their products. Dave Weaber, senior protein analyst for Terrain Ag, said while…

USDA’s Latest Look at Ag Land Values and Cash Rents

USDA’s Latest Look at Ag Land Values and Cash Rents

Rod BainAug 11, 2025

The USDA’s annual look at farmland values and cash rents, according to Chief Economist Seth Meyer, indicates a cooling in…

Iconic North Carolina tourist attraction damaged by Helene will be demolished

Iconic North Carolina tourist attraction damaged by Helene will be demolished

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and ALLEN G. BREED Associated Press Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene’s devastating pathway through western North Carolina, a…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday August 8

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday August 8

Mike DavisAug 8, 2025

This week has been more of the same in the grain markets. No bullish surprises to turn the market so…