As we enter what should have been the final homestretch of the annual State Fair, there are still a few things happening at the fairgrounds that people may want to participate in – canned food drive on Thursday, Oct. 22;…
NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler
NC Ag Science Center Readies for Grand Opening
The new Agricultural Sciences Center is nearing completion in Raleigh near the State Fairgrounds. On Tuesday, media was allowed a peek inside the $107 million facility which will house multiple labs for the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.…
NC Commissioner Steve Troxler: Watch for Nematode Damage in Sweet Potatoes
With the sweet potato harvest, growers are urged to keep watch for nematode damage and may want to consider molecular diagnostic testing if they are found. This is a service of the Agronomic Services Nematode Lab. We are into harvest…
NC Commissioner Steve Troxler: COVID Safety for Agritourism This Fall
As the calendar officially shifts to fall, you’ll start to see more agritourism activities taking place. DHHS recently issued guidance for fall-related events for ensuring safe operations. Today is officially the first day of fall – one of my favorite…
NC Commissioner Steve Troxler: CFAP Deadline Now Sept. 11; Some Specialty Crops Added
The deadline for farmers to apply for the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has been extended to Sept. 11. In addition, some 40 additional specialty crops are now eligible. Although it is not one of our programs, I wanted to…
EPA Inking Cooperative Agreements with State Ag Departments
Last month, the South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers signed a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency committing to a cooperative spirit moving forward between the two agencies. On Tuesday of this week, it was North Carolina’s turn.…
