U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told a New York radio show on Sunday that he supports President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports. The Hill reports that Schumer said he thought Trump was right to place tariffs on China because,…
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NC Fishing Down, but Shrimp Volume Sets New Record
North Carolina officials say commercial fishing declined by weight last year even as shrimp volume increased to a record high. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries says fishermen sold about 54 million pounds of fish and shellfish to North Carolina…
NCDA Market Report for Monday June 18
At the livestock auction held Thursday at Smithfield a total of 675 cattle and no goats were sold. Slaughter cows were mostly $2.00 to $5.00 lower; bulls had too few sales to trend when compared to the previous sale. Feeder…
Direct Sales Mean More Profits to Farmer
If you’re a farmer, one concrete benefit of participating in a farmer’s market is more money. Stephanie Ho has details.
NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler: Farmers Markets
When the weather heats up, consumers will find more and more offerings at their local farmers market. In June and July, markets are getting into the peak of season, when you will find lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. There…
