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Secretary Rollins Blocks Taxpayer Dollars for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland

Secretary Rollins Blocks Taxpayer Dollars for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland

Kyle NachtsheimAug 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will no longer fund solar panel projects on productive farmland or allow panels made by…

Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks

By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press There’s a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island along the North Carolina Outer Banks that says: “One road…

Cattle Market Volatility Has Been “Off the Charts”

Cattle Market Volatility Has Been “Off the Charts”

Chad SmithAug 19, 2025

It seems impossible to talk about most commodity markets and not mention volatility, and the cattle market is no exception.…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Trade mission to UK and Ireland

SC Commissioner Weathers: Trade mission to UK and Ireland

Josh EllisAug 19, 2025

Agriculture leaders from across the country recently traveled to Ireland and the United Kingdom as part of a trade mission.…

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NC Commissioner Troxler: Make Sure Your Emergency Information is Up to Date

Mike DavisAug 19, 2025

In the department, we recently went over our emergency response plans, which serve as a great reminder for farms and…

Celebrating National Harvest Safety Week

Celebrating National Harvest Safety Week

Chad SmithAug 18, 2025

The National Grain and Feed Association is celebrating its sixth Harvest Safety Week on August 18 through the 22nd. Jess…

Bringing Some Food Safety Back to School

Bringing Some Food Safety Back to School

Rod BainAug 18, 2025

School will be in session soon across the country, if it is not already in some places. Along with the…

‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms

‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms

WPTF StaffAug 17, 2025

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Every regular co-host on the WPTF Weekend Gardener has discussed with delight, at one…

Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land

Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land

By DÁNICA COTO and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength and became a…