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North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump

North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s legislature formally began redrawing the state’s congressional district…

Market Traders Unlikely to Take on a Lot of Risk Without Government Reports

Market Traders Unlikely to Take on a Lot of Risk Without Government Reports

Chad SmithOct 20, 2025

After some fireworks late last week due to the back-and-forth trade war escalation between China and the U.S., things have…

Farmers for Free Trade Decries Loss of China Market

Mike DavisOct 20, 2025

The Farmers for Free Trade motorcade tour continues to cross the country meeting with producers and speaking out against President…

Ethanol is Growing in Popularity Around the World

Ethanol is Growing in Popularity Around the World

Chad SmithOct 20, 2025

There’s no question that ethanol is a popular fuel choice in the United States, but what about the rest of…

Coastal Storm Eases Drought Along Carolinas’ Shore, But Inland Areas Still Parched

Coastal Storm Eases Drought Along Carolinas’ Shore, But Inland Areas Still Parched

Kyle NachtsheimOct 17, 2025

We had a big storm off the coast of the Carolinas last weekend. But how did that affect the drought…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, Oct. 17th

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, Oct. 17th

Brooks SchafferOct 17, 2025

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

North Carolina GOP’s proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent’s reelection

North Carolina GOP’s proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent’s reelection

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican legislators offered a redrawn U.S. House district map for…

Don’t Forget Risk Protection, Even with High Beef Prices

Don’t Forget Risk Protection, Even with High Beef Prices

Chad SmithOct 16, 2025

Record-high cattle prices offer a significant financial opportunity for those producers who leverage smart marketing and risk management strategies. That’s…

Democrats Criticize Trump Trade Policy as Harmful to Farmers

Mike DavisOct 16, 2025

At a press conference on Tuesday, Democrats decried President Trump’s tariff war, saying it’s costing American farmers crucial markets they…