Mike Davis

With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting as much attention as other options. Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says there are now opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane. “It could

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s seventh annual Farm Dog of the Year Contest, co-sponsored by Nestle Purina Pet Care, celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers. AFBF Vice President of Communications Terri Moore talks about what makes the Farm Dog of the Year conte

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently announced the promotion of Dr. David Hardy to head the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Division. Hardy, of Raleigh, replaces longtime director Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise, who retired earlier this month.

While a solar storm brought the aurora borealis to a large part of the U.S., it also played havoc with farmers in the middle of spring planting. 404 Media says the storm broke critical GPS and precision farming abilities in tractors and agricultural equipment at a time when they’re especially import

U.S. Meat Export Federation says March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume but were slightly higher in value, according to data released by USDA. Kelli Wicks, manager of market growth for the National Pork Board, talks about the key takeaway of the data. “The diversification

This next crop year for soybeans should be an interesting one with... "Really strong supply growth expected both in the US and in in South America." USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski says soybean production is expected up around the world. "The US crop now being planted is expected to

Most major crops are now planted or nearly finished in the Carolinas. Bayer Crop Science technical agronomist Zach Webb says corn is all but done and is in good condition. "Corn actually looks pretty good out there. We've had some, some timely rainbows and corn has really, really taken off. We've

Asbury Park Press JACKSON — As calls for consolidation of the town's three fire districts increase, township council members slashed hundreds

The West Front Street building that houses four Keyport businesses was condemned due to an internal wall that collapsed.

North Carolina assistant state climatologist Corey Davis, we certainly made up for some deficits last week in the Carolinas with those rain systems that came through. But with that dryness in April, I'm wondering as we move into the summer months right now, what kind of pattern are we moving into? A