Grain Production and Logistics
North Carolina’s Livestock Numbers, Feed Needs, and Transportation Logistics
New information is available on the livestock losses and feed requirements for remaining broilers, turkeys and hogs.
Marketing Flooded Grain after Florence
At a time when many may be wondering whether crops are salvageable and how to work with insurance agents to ensure that the best possible outcome is reached, Piggott breaks down the process of evaluating whether to harvest and how to calculate potential losses.
New Multi-Modal Freight Transportation Map
The map shows the multi-modal freight transportation system is connected within the state.
2019 Executive Farm Management Program Registration is Now Open
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Agriculture in Forsyth County remains important, but farmers still struggle
“As all local pricing is done using futures prices, and so soybean farmers in Forsyth County will also be impacted by any changes we see in soybean futures due to the tariffs,” Piggott said.
New Crop Comparison Tool
Nick Piggott has released his new Crop Comparison Tool for corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum and cotton.
Piggott Gives Radio Talk on NC Livestock Grain Deficit
Tune in to minute 16 to hear Nick Piggott discuss the impact of importing feed for NC livestock production.
Corn Basis Determines Impact of Out-of-state Corn on Animal Ag Profits
With a deficit of feed grain to nourish North Carolina’s “tails and feathers” production – hogs, broiler chickens and turkeys – the profitability of our state’s livestock industry hinges on adequate, reliable and low-cost out-of-state sources for corn.
Latest Outlook
On March 15, 2018, Nick Piggott was an invited speaker to the North Carolina Corn Board meeting to discuss the current new crop outlook for 2018 and profitability of planting corn and other row crops in North Carolina. You can […]
An Updated Planting Decision Tool
An update planting decision tool has been developed to assist row crop farmers in North Carolina with planting decisions with respect to corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton. The tool is an Excel spreadsheet that combines the latest new crop prices, derived […]