Agritourism options continue to grow in North Carolina, which is great for anyone looking for fun summer activities or even kids’ camps. VisitNCFarms.com features an online calendar of events to…

The department’s Cooperative Grading Service is looking to hire peanut graders for the upcoming peanut season. Twelve peanut grading job fairs will be held in Eastern NC starting mid-July. These…

North Carolina farmers and others are without power and many have been displaced from their homes after getting pounded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal Sunday and Monday.  North…

The N.C. Forest Service’s annual seedling sale starts July 1, with orders being accepted for native and genetically improved tree varieties. Interested landowners are encouraged to shop early for the…

North Carolina’s Forest Sector continues to be a significant contributor to the economy and employer, according to a recent N.C. State University report. International exports were up $1.73 billion in…

The NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division helps farmers and homeowners optimize growing conditions whether that is a crop, lawn or garden. Now is a great time of year for homeowners to…

The latest National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Crop Progress and Condition Reports show farmers are busy putting in this year’s crops and conditions point to mostly adequate soil moisture. Regional agronomists…

For the first time, the destructive spotted lanternfly has been detected in Rockingham County, making it the third county in the state where the pest has been found. Other sites…

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently announced 31 recipients of the N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Scholarships to help fund higher education for youth who participate in…