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As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu

As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting…

Gov Stein declares State of Emergency in advance of winter storm

Gov Stein declares State of Emergency in advance of winter storm

WPTF StaffFeb 18, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm…

Farmers Expressing Doubts About 2025 Turnaround

Farmers Expressing Doubts About 2025 Turnaround

Mike DavisFeb 18, 2025

As farmers look in the rearview mirror at the season just completed, they have concerns about the planting season up…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday February 18

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday February 18

Brooks SchafferFeb 18, 2025

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

SC Commissioner Weathers: Fresh on the Menu People’s Choice Awards Voting Open

SC Commissioner Weathers: Fresh on the Menu People’s Choice Awards Voting Open

Mike DavisFeb 18, 2025

Fresh on the Menu People’s Choice Awards voting is open.  Here is Commissioner Weathers to tell us all about it!…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Application Period Open for Specialty Crop Block Grants

NC Commissioner Troxler: Application Period Open for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Mike DavisFeb 18, 2025

An anticipated $1.2 million in specialty crop block grants is expected to come to North Carolina this year. The application…

Despite Slow Start, Big Soybean Crop Coming in Brazil

Despite Slow Start, Big Soybean Crop Coming in Brazil

Mike DavisFeb 17, 2025

Don Roose of U.S. Commodities took a recent trip to South America and saw firsthand what the crop conditions looked…

Brooke L. Rollins Sworn in as 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

Brooke L. Rollins Sworn in as 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

USDAFeb 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 — Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice…

Aside from Livestock, Farm Prices May Continue to Founder

Aside from Livestock, Farm Prices May Continue to Founder

Mike DavisFeb 14, 2025

The economists continue to paint a rather bleak picture for farm prices in 2025. Dr. Nick Piggott is a professor…