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H-2A Program Still Needs More Fixes to Be Affordable

H-2A Program Still Needs More Fixes to Be Affordable

Chad SmithNov 17, 2025

The cry for H-2A reform can be heard all around agriculture, and the recent adjustments to calculating the Adverse Effect…

This NC plant eats bugs for breakfast — and looks beautiful doing it

This NC plant eats bugs for breakfast — and looks beautiful doing it

WPTF StaffNov 16, 2025

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Most of us have seen or have some knowledge of the most iconic plant…

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was scrapping U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits…

N.C. A&T Receives Transformative $63M Investment from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Jackie TorokNov 14, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today announced a record $63 million investment from philanthropist and…

Help Feeding America Serve the Hungry During the Holiday Season

Chad SmithNov 14, 2025

You may be surprised at how much food insecurity there is in the U.S., even in rural America. Ami McReynolds…

Tariffs Useful, If Done the Right Way

Tariffs Useful, If Done the Right Way

Chad SmithNov 14, 2025

With all the challenges impacting agriculture, tariffs imposed by President Trump are getting a lot of criticism, even in agriculture.…

Early Snow and Freezing Temps Surprise Carolinas Ahead of Thanksgiving

Early Snow and Freezing Temps Surprise Carolinas Ahead of Thanksgiving

Kyle NachtsheimNov 14, 2025

Well, as we get closer to Thanksgiving, some people were shocked Monday night to see snow in multiple areas of…

 South Carolina Farmer wins the AFBF Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence

Chad SmithNov 13, 2025

Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina is the second winner of the AFBF Veteran Farmer Award…

Fall Temperature Swings are Hard on Dairy Cattle

Fall Temperature Swings are Hard on Dairy Cattle

Chad SmithNov 13, 2025

While a late-year run of warmer weather is always delightful for producers and livestock, it’s important to be ready for…