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North Carolina’s Danny Kornegay Named 2015 Southeast Farmer of Year
North Carolina farmer Danny Kornegay was named the 2015 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeast Farmer of the Year.
U.S. Announces Task Force Aimed at Mandatory Drone Registration
U.S. rules are about to radically change for operators of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Don’t Be Fooled: How Farm Research Results Can Be Misleading
When evaluating farm research, look closely at the results before jumping to any conclusions. This underscores the importance of not making major production changes based upon limited data
Here’s Why Crop Rotation Should Be Part of Cotton Production Strategy
Over the years, experts have claimed reduced disease pressure, fewer weeds, less insect damage, and improved nutrient levels on fields that farmers routinely rotated from one crop to another.
Farm Images From South Carolina Flood
The images and realization of just how bad historic flooding has hit some South Carolina farms are coming to light.
USDA Details TPP Benefits By Commodity
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has issued commodity-by-commodity fact sheets outlining the reductions in tariffs and increases in import quotas negotiated under the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Plains Cotton Growers Speaker: Cottonseed Should Get Commodity Designation
National Cotton Council’s Craig Brown wants to see cottonseed eligible for farm programs.
Monsanto to Cut 12% of Workforce as It Forecasts Profit Drop
Monsanto Co. said it will eliminate 2,600 jobs as part of a cost-savings plan, joining a growing list of major corporations struggling to contain the damage from the decline in world commodities prices.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal Is Reached
United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reach final agreement on the largest regional trade accord in history.
Seed Sprouting Observed (Collins, Edmisten, & Stewart)
The prolonged rainy spell that has plagued most of North Carolina for over a week has started to cause seed sprouting.