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Ag Secretary Encouraged by Farm Bill Process

Ag Secretary Encouraged by Farm Bill Process

Mike DavisJun 4, 2025

U.S. agriculture is still waiting for an updated farm bill after the 2018 bill was extended twice. Pieces of a…

AFBF: Labor Costs May Continue Rising in 2025

AFBF: Labor Costs May Continue Rising in 2025

Chad SmithJun 3, 2025

Labor challenges are among some of the most difficult issues facing farmers and ranchers, especially for those who utilize the…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Summer Produce at the Markets

SC Commissioner Weathers: Summer Produce at the Markets

Mike DavisJun 3, 2025

Although it is not officially summer YET, it definitely feels like it in South Carolina. When it feels like summer,…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in Third NC County

NC Commissioner Troxler: Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in Third NC County

Mike DavisJun 3, 2025

For the first time, the destructive spotted lanternfly has been detected in Rockingham County, making it the third county in…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for June 3

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for June 3

Brooks SchafferJun 3, 2025

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

Tobacco Singled Out for Tax Increase in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Tobacco Singled Out for Tax Increase in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Mike DavisJun 2, 2025

While the Trump Administration is touting American exports and manufacturing, an unusual provision in the Big Beautiful Bill singles out…

USDA: Cattle Numbers Continue to Shrink

USDA: Cattle Numbers Continue to Shrink

Rod BainJun 2, 2025

More tightening of cattle and beef supplies per USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed Report. Livestock analyst Michael McConnell says, for…

Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral

Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral

The May Rural Mainstreet Index fell below the growth-neutral reading of 50.0 for the 19th time in the past 20 months.…

AFBF: FMMO Changes Now in Effect

AFBF: FMMO Changes Now in Effect

Mike DavisJun 2, 2025

After several years of USDA hearings with the dairy industry, changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders took effect over…