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Farmworkers in North Carolina and across the U.S. face scorching heat with little protection at the federal and state level. However, the Farm Labor Organizing Committee is taking steps to enhance worker safety. The group is ramping up heat protection guidelines for migrant workers in the South through an existing rule. Originally negotiated in 2006 with the […]

Most major crops are now planted or nearly finished in the Carolinas. Bayer Crop Science technical agronomist Zach Webb says corn is all but done and is in good condition. “Corn actually looks pretty good out there. We’ve had some, some timely rainbows and corn has really, really taken off. We’ve got some pretty good […]

U.S. Meat Export Federation says March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume but were slightly higher in value, according to data released by USDA. Kelli Wicks, manager of market growth for the National Pork Board, talks about the key takeaway of the data. “The diversification that we’re seeing in our markets. […]

This next crop year for soybeans should be an interesting one with… “Really strong supply growth expected both in the US and in in South America.” USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski says soybean production is expected up around the world. “The US crop now being planted is expected to be the second biggest ever.” Mark […]

While a solar storm brought the aurora borealis to a large part of the U.S., it also played havoc with farmers in the middle of spring planting. 404 Media says the storm broke critical GPS and precision farming abilities in tractors and agricultural equipment at a time when they’re especially important. The outages forced many […]

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently announced the promotion of Dr. David Hardy to head the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Division. Hardy, of Raleigh, replaces longtime director Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise, who retired earlier this month. “Dr. Hardy has been with the Agronomic Services Division since 2002, leading our soil […]

The seafood industry has an important history in South Carolina. The coastline is famous for its beaches, but also for its shrimp, oysters, clams and more. Commissioner Hugh Weathers is here to tell us about a new apprenticeship helping that sector of the industry.