Summary: Military members receive a 20% discount on N.C. Forest Service tree seedling orders through November. Discount available for active, retired and honorable discharged members. I am very proud of the N.C. Forest Service’s Nursery and Tree Improvement program,...
Summary: The department’s New and Emerging Crops Program and grant funding has enabled research on the potential of sesame as a crop for North Carolina growers. This year, several farmers have planted and harvested sesame as work continues to show viability as a crop....
Summary: Fall is a time when people are enjoying the outdoors and often that involves campfires or other open burning. It’s always a good time to remind people to use care when burning. Today's Topic with Southern Farm Network's Mike Davis Back in the spring, we...
Summary: The N.C. State Fair posted a site record for the largest pumpkin ever weighed in at 2,124 pounds. Seven of the top pumpkins topped 1,000 pounds, marking an outstanding giant pumpkin display. Additionally, the fair hosted the largest watermelon grown anywhere...
Summary: The N.C. State Fair’s roots remain firmly in agriculture and its mission continues to focus on helping people connect the dots between agriculture and the food they enjoy, and the fiber and fuel we use. Be sure to look for the agricultural exhibits and...
Summary: The N.C. State Fair runs Oct. 12-22 and we have been busy preparing and getting the fairgrounds ready to welcome everyone to Raleigh. This year’s theme is Best.Day.EVER! and we want to make that so for fair visitors. Today's Topic with Southern Farm Network's...
Summary: The National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released an update on crop conditions and production estimates. It seems to be shaping up to be an average year production wise for many crops. Today's Topic with Southern Farm Network's Mike Davis ...
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted two couples into the N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame during the fair’s opening weekend. Troxler recognized Buddy and Janice Cochran of Waynesville and Tim and Sonia Worley of Leicester for their longtime...
Summary: The N.C. Forest Service’s Nursery and Tree Improvement Program works to improve tree quality in North Carolina and also produces high quality tree stock for residents interested in replanting their land. Today's Topic with Southern Farm Network's Mike...
Summary: Ten projects focused on supporting specialty crop producers recently received funding through the specialty crop block grant program funded by USDA. More than $1.25 million was awarded. Specialty crops represent tremendous opportunities for North Carolina...
Racing and swimming pigs, splashing sea lions and a swirling and spinning new spectacular ride are a few of the new attractions planned for the 2023 N.C. Mountain State Fair Sept. 8-17 at the Western NC Ag Center. “We look at the entertainment lineup every year and...
Summary: Three North Carolina chefs, three pastry chefs and three mixologists from across the state were recently named Got to Be NC Culinary and Beverage Ambassadors after winning in the N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Chef Showdown. Today's Topic with...