Summary: With members of the legislature currently working on the budget for the next two years, Commissioner Troxler and the N.C. Department of Agriculture is going big on their request for funding for farmland preservation efforts. Today's Topic with Southern Farm...
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Boll Weevil Assessment remains the same
Summary: For the sixth year in a row, the boll weevil assessment for cotton producers is set at 75 cents. The funding is used to monitor for any reintroductions of the destructive boll weevil and to quickly treat any that are found. Today's Topic with Southern Farm...
The start of spring wildfire season is here, so exercise caution when burning.
Summary: March signals the start of spring wildfire season as people venture outside to burn yard debris. The N.C. Forest Service urges caution when burning to avoid a fire getting out of control. Today's Topic with Southern Farm Network's Mike Davis We are entering...
Tractor enthusiasts and vendors wanted for Got to Be NC Festival
Planning is under way for the Got to Be NC Festival, which will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh May 19-21. Organizers are seeking tractor enthusiasts to display their tractors and vendors. The warm weather last week is a reminder that spring is just...
NC Commissioner Troxler: NASDA Update
State ag commissioners, secretaries, and administrators met last week at the 2023 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Conference outside Washington. NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler gave SFN’s Mike Davis some of the items of...
Dicamba trainings being offered in February and March.
Summary: Three options are being offered for auxin trainings for growers and pesticide applicators this year. The classes are being held in February and March. Find out more on dates, locations and times at https://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/index.htm Many people think...
Commissioner Troxler delivers annual State of Agriculture address at Ag Forum
Commissioner Troxler delivered his annual State of Agriculture address at the Ag Forum held at the State Fairgrounds on Thursday, Feb. 2. The comments outlines Commissioner Troxler's priorities for this legislative session with one word – Investment. The three areas...
Make plans to join us for the Annual Ag Development Forum Feb. 2 at the Holshouser Building, State Fairgrounds.
Summary: The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host its annual Agricultural Development Forum, Feb. 2, in the Holshouser Building, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Topics include economic outlook for agriculture, a panel discussion surrounding trade...
Application period open for N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Summary: High school seniors and college students who participated in N.C. State Fair junior livestock competitions are eligible to apply for N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock Scholarships for higher education costs. The deadline to apply is March 1. Today's Topic with...
Department kicks off a new year-long social media series focused on agritourism in North Carolina
Summary: The department’s social media platforms are important tools to communicate about agriculture and agribusiness, plus our department programs and services. For the past three years, we have created year-long series focusing on North Carolina farmers, young...
Deadline to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture is Feb. 6. Be sure to respond whether online or by mail.
Summary: Just a reminder that we are about one month away from the deadline to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, which is conducted every five years. The Census provides a snapshot of U.S. agriculture, plus a state-by-state look at agriculture. It offers...
Standards inspectors still finding price scanner errors. Consumers are reminded to continue to watch prices closely to be sure the charges that ring up match the advertised prices.
The department’s Standards Division inspectors are hard at work every day checking items that are involved in trade to ensure their accuracy. Most consumers come in contact with these items on a regular basis. A couple of examples are price scanners at check-out and...