Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. Click on the links to go straight to the full story.
- “Murdock: N.C. Research Campus ‘picking up speed’,” WRAL-TV: N.C. Research Campus founder David Murdock touted his top three private partners Monday, as well as a long-pursued relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. …
- “Rep. Mike McIntyre earns agriculture-related recognition,” Wilmington Star-News: U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre has received the American Farm Bureau “Friend of the Farm Bureau Award” for his legislative record on agriculture issues and support of N.C. farmers…
- “Building a better berry,” Salisbury Post: N.C. State University agricultural researchers and Johnson & Wales University culinary professionals and students are working together in a first-of-its-kind program: breeding a better North Carolina strawberry. …
- “County plans to help meat producers,” Charlotte Observer: Cabarrus County is moving forward with plans to build a public slaughterhouse for local meat producers. …
- “S.C. firm wants to build biodiesel plant in Cumberland County,” Fayetteville Observer: A South Carolina firm wants to build a biodiesel plant in Cumberland County that would produce fuel from tree limbs, construction debris and restaurant grease. …
- “North Carolina experiencing rebirth in winemaking,” Durham Herald-Sun: North Carolina is known for basketball, beaches and barbecue. But wine doesn’t necessarily come to mind when thinking about the Tar Heel State. …
- “Prepare seeds today for bumper crop next season,” Hendersonville Times-News: As autumn approaches, many gardeners and farmers have slowed down and are able to reflect on their favorite vegetables of the season. Many are planning for next season’s bounty. …
- “Sun expected to smile on Mountain State Fair,” Hendersonville Times News: The 2010 WNC Mountain State Fair is looking to bounce back this year in attendance and revenue after five days of rain put a damper on the 2009 event, fair officials said. …