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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…

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…

Was 2025 Too Good For Potato Growers?

Was 2025 Too Good For Potato Growers?

Chad SmithOct 16, 2025

The potato industry has struggled the past couple of years with lighter consumer demand, resulting in some contracts getting reduced…

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…

Former NPPC President: These are Challenging Days in U.S. Ag

Former NPPC President: These are Challenging Days in U.S. Ag

Chad SmithOct 16, 2025

Minnesota pork producer Lori Stevermer, the former president of the National Pork Producers Council, saw firsthand how challenging things are…

Technological Advances Not Slowing Down in Agriculture

Technological Advances Not Slowing Down in Agriculture

Bob LarsonOct 15, 2025

We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common. Keith Veselka,…

Talking Ethanol Profitability With K-State Agronomist

Talking Ethanol Profitability With K-State Agronomist

Chad SmithOct 15, 2025

Profitability in the ethanol segment is there, thanks to a slight rise in the profit margins in the third quarter…