NAFB Blog

Rhonda Garrison (Southern Farm Network, Raleigh, NC) reports significant flooding of agricultural crops and livestock in the Carolinas from Hurricane Matthew, but damage reports are just now starting to come in.

A 100-megawatt wind energy project by Nextera Energy has arrived at Millard Century Farms LLC at Osborn, MO. Gene Millard is the third generation custodian of the family farm started by his grandparents on the first 80-acre tract in 1905.

Chase Adams will move to Denver at the end of November to join the American Sheep Industry as its Senior Policy and Information Director.

Jim (Sarge) Sargent (Great Falls, MT) comes to KINX 102.7 FM and Star Radio with an agriculture background. He’s been in the radio business for the past 25 years reporting agriculture news and sports at all levels, and he enjoys following the Montana State University Bobcats. 

Brian Allmer (BARN Media Network, Briggsdale, CO) reports, “On Colorado’s arid, northeastern plains, a high-capacity water-well promises to tap into a much-needed resource for local cattle and crop production. The 1,500 foot-deep well outside Briggsdale, CO, has been a long-term vision for the Mertens family and their ranching operation.”