The Agronomic Services lab peak-season fees will end March 31, making soil testing free again for state residents. Spring is a good time for homeowners to submit soil samples for testing to ensure they apply the proper nutrients for optimal …
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It’s time to do some needed spring yard work. Gary Crawford springs into action with this report.
The growing value of agricultural commodities is attracting deep-pocketed financial investors – like Bill Gates – and pushing land ownership out of reach for many, particularly beginning farmers and farmers of color. According to data from the U.S. Department of …
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RALEIGH, N.C., March 23, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by Hurricance Ian in 2022, today. The …
Did you know NASA is into agriculture? Bradley Dorn, program manager for the agriculture area in the applied research program at NASA, says that when NASA began 50 years ago, they started looking at agriculture via satellites. And that has …
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Rice growers impacted by natural weather events last year can soon apply for a one-time assistance program to be offered by USDA. Rod Bain reports.
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