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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Commissioner Hugh Weathers: National FFA Week in South Carolina
Every year in February, the agricultural family celebrates National FFA Week. Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers tells us more about FFA in South Carolina: FFA is premier leadership development youth organization with over 7,500 members from …
Tuesday is Give FFA Day
A donation today to the National FFA organization could go a long way toward changing a life. Eric Pfeiffer explains.
Winter Weather Cattle Loss May Be Covered by LIP
Extreme weather across a good chunk of the nation have resulted in some excessive livestock deaths. Ranchers who have experienced those losses may be eligible to recover some of those losses, thanks to the Livestock …USDA: Keep Plan B Ready on Summertime E15 Sales
It’s been well-documented that the Environmental Protection Agency is working to complete a rule by the summer driving season that would allow year-round E15 sales, but the USDA is worried about the work being completed …
NCDA&CS to Host Farmers Markets Workshop
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will offer a workshop for farmers markets on March 14 in Salisbury. “North Carolina is home to more than 250 farmers markets,” said Agriculture Commissioner …Commissioner Steve Troxler: Deadline is March 1 to Apply for State Fair Livestock Scholarships.
Any youth who participated in the N.C. State Fair livestock shows are eligible to apply for scholarships for higher education costs. The deadline to apply is coming up — March 1. Nearly $225,000 in scholarships …
