Agritourism is growing in North Carolina, and to find out just how much well, I’ll pose that question right now to Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Commissioner, springtime is definitely…
The proposed actions by the US Trade Representative on foreign-built and foreign-flagged ships entering US ports has raised concerns among farmers. Fees up to $1.5 million on ships arriving at…
Applications are now being accepted for the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program that designates $200 million for farmers in Western NC and over $110 million for farmers in other areas…
Every March, we join N.C. A&T State University to celebrate the 39th Annual Small Farms Week and the contributions small farms make to their communities and the state. North Carolina…
As we enter the spring wildfire season, it is important to remember that everyone has a role to play in reducing the risk of wildfires. Exercise caution by not leaving…
Farmers are reminded to fill out the Water Use Survey from NCDA&CS if they have not already done so. This survey is sent to farmers who withdraw 10,000 gallons of…
Work for the 2025 growing season is getting underway at North Carolina’s 18 Research Stations. Some stations have taken inventory of new technology and equipment, including a new livestock feeding…
Tobacco farmers are busy preparing for the 2025 season and as they begin readying transplants for production, it is also a good time to test the float bed water. …
