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AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor

AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor

NAFB News ServiceSep 19, 2024

Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of U.S. vehicles have taken a step forward in the US House.…

Harvest Safety Needed from Non-Farmer Drivers

Harvest Safety Needed from Non-Farmer Drivers

David GeigerSep 19, 2024

It’s common to see farm equipment moving from field to field at spring planting and fall harvest. Unfortunately, accidents are…

Low Water Levels on Mississippi Proving Challenging for Transport

Low Water Levels on Mississippi Proving Challenging for Transport

Mike DavisSep 19, 2024

Water levels are down on the Mississippi River and its tributaries for the third year in a row, affecting transportation…

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Budget Battle Limiting Congressional Work for Ag

Chad SmithSep 19, 2024

With elections looming, the Congressional calendar is tight. Right now, Congress is locked in a funding battle. Emily Buckman, director…

Farmers Taking a ‘Wait and See’ Approach to Buying 2025 Inputs

Farmers Taking a ‘Wait and See’ Approach to Buying 2025 Inputs

Mike DavisSep 19, 2024

As commodity prices fell in recent months, input costs have been slow to follow. Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer…

NC Storm Damage Estimated at $7 Billion

NC Storm Damage Estimated at $7 Billion

AccuWeatherSep 18, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024 – AccuWeather’s preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from an unnamed storm with tropical storm impacts in…

Farm Safety Week is Underway

Farm Safety Week is Underway

Rod BainSep 18, 2024

Don’t learn safety by accident. While the theme of this year’s national farm safety and health week, Dan Neenan of…

Post-Harvest Grain Marketing in a Low-Price Environment

Post-Harvest Grain Marketing in a Low-Price Environment

Todd GleasonSep 18, 2024

Earlier this summer, two big price changes occurred in the corn and soybean markets. Combined they have created a “carry”…

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Animal Health Officials Still Watching Closely for HPAI

Mike DavisSep 18, 2024

Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influenza has been on the minds of backyard poultry owners, as well as large-scale operations, since late…