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Fall Chill Arrives in Carolinas as Drought Conditions Worsen

Fall Chill Arrives in Carolinas as Drought Conditions Worsen

Kyle NachtsheimOct 10, 2025

Well, as we get deeper into October, the fall weather is starting to grab hold here in the Carolinas. We’ve…

Picking Apple Production Forecasts for This Year

Picking Apple Production Forecasts for This Year

Rod BainOct 9, 2025

If you enjoy the fall flavors of apples — not just in autumn, but anytime — USDA research economist Katherine…

Ag Marketplace is Flying Blind Without USDA Reports

Ag Marketplace is Flying Blind Without USDA Reports

Riley SmithOct 9, 2025

With the government shutdown in full effect, there won’t be any export sales reports until Congress can pass a budget…

Davis urges Congress to restore flood insurance program amid shutdown

Davis urges Congress to restore flood insurance program amid shutdown

Kyle NachtsheimOct 8, 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., is urging Congress to restore the National Flood Insurance Program as part of…

Beef and Dairy Cross Gaining Momentum in the Cattle Market

Beef and Dairy Cross Gaining Momentum in the Cattle Market

Chad SmithOct 8, 2025

The dairy on beef cross is gaining steam in the cattle market. Mike North, president of the producer division at…

Are We at the End of the Current Cattle Cycle?

Are We at the End of the Current Cattle Cycle?

Chad SmithOct 8, 2025

Is the U.S. cattle industry about to rebuild the herd? Industry experts are watching for signs that expansion is underway.…

Farmers Don’t Have to Make Decisions Alone

Farmers Don’t Have to Make Decisions Alone

Chad SmithOct 8, 2025

Farmers today face more decisions than ever, but now they don’t have to make decisions alone. The John Deere Operations…

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, Oct. 7th

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, Oct. 7th

Brooks SchafferOct 7, 2025

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

USDA Announces Over $400 Million in Support for North Carolina Agriculture

Kyle NachtsheimOct 7, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina farmers and agricultural producers are set to receive more than $400 million in federal assistance…