Hurricane Helene had a devastating impact, taking a toll on many rural communities.
Purdue University Junior, Jaden Maze, recently had the chance to visit with North Carolina farmers and document the aftermath on agriculture.
She spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on her visit to those rural communities, the road to rebuilding, and the need for a Farm Bill.
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Arkansas Agronomist Jarrod Hardke discusses statewide harvest conditions, crop quality, and the outlook for grain producers as hot, dry weather continues.
Paul Neiffer says ranchers affected by drought-related livestock sales may have more time to reinvest proceeds if their county is on the IRS drought list.
USDA’s Brad Rippey says a similar stretch occurred in 2002.
USDA says planting delays are showing up in parts of the Great Plains and Northwest.
Lower yields and higher costs are adding pressure for producers across the state.