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 ...
The N.C. State Fair loves a deep-fried treat, but there is something about homemade food that warms the soul. The Home Chef Challenge at the North Carolina State Fair encourages the continued advancement of and love for cooking through daily cooking challenges. Each...
North Carolina produce growers looking for information on produce safety regulations and tips on how to follow those regulations, will benefit from an upcoming Produce Safety Field Day. The N.C. Fresh Produce Safety Tack Force is hosting the field day in Salisbury on...
When members of the Agronomic Services Division’s soil lab envisioned building a greenhouse garden at the office, they expected it would provide fruits, vegetables and a place to take their breaks, but they didn’t expect it would help them connect more...
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...
On a map, North Carolina and the small, West African country of Benin appear very far apart. The capital cities of Raleigh and Porto Novo are separated by about 8,800 miles as the crow flies. Chef Adé Carrena is on a mission to help you realize that maybe the...
Since 1924, the N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) has provided native tree seedlings of the highest quality for planting throughout North Carolina. Through the Nursery and Tree Improvement (N&TI) Program, the NCFS serves as a stable provider in the ever-changing tree...
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...
For Kyle Miller, working in agriculture isn’t just his job. He feels it’s a gift that he has to share. "I've always loved agriculture. I've always just wanted to farm my whole life,” Miller said. “When it's in your blood, it's more than just a job or profession. You...
Elm trees throughout parts of North Carolina have recently begun to appear brown, or dead, as if they’ve been scorched by fire. Having been reported by many counties across the state, these ‘scorched’ elm trees have primarily been seen throughout the Central Piedmont....
More than two months into the 2023 hurricane season, the Atlantic basin has been relatively calm and North Carolina hasn’t yet faced a threatening storm. But warm water temperatures being observed off the coast and throughout the south Atlantic serve as a reminder...
Maintaining a facility like the N.C. State Fairgrounds is quite the task. With over 300 acres, historic buildings and crowds most weekends attending events or the flea market and the annual N.C. State Fair in October, the fairgrounds is a busy place. A new position at...