This is a weekly radio interview between the Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
Commissioner Troxler spoke with Southern Farm Network on farmland preservation and the recent inclusion of $54 million in the state budget. Listen to the article online at https://www.sfntoday.com/2026/09/10/16359/ We’re joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler. Now, Commissioner, now that the state budget is in place, what would you point to as the biggest wins … Read more
Commissioner Troxler speaks to Southern Farm Network about drought conditions listen at this link or read more below. Recent rainfall has brought some relief to North Carolina, but N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler says drought concerns remain – especially in the Piedmont. Troxler said the latest drought monitor maps have not shown major improvement … Read more
Commissioner Troxler spoke with Southern Farm Network on a new round of funding now available through the North Carlina Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative. Listen to the article online at Southern Farm Network or read more below. North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says a new round of funding is now available through a state initiative designed … Read more
Yesterday was National Agriculture Day. Commissioner Troxler spoke with Southern Farm Network on the importance of farmers to food and security and how everyone can support farmers. Listen to the article online at https://www.sfntoday.com/2026/03/24/12545/ Summary: Today marks National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize farmers, producers and agribusinesses that keep food on the table and … Read more
Commissioner Troxler talks to Southern Farm Network on biosecurity and farms. For link to audio visit Southern Farm Network’s website https://www.sfntoday.com/2026/03/03/11600/. We’re joined again by Commissioner Steve Troxler. Commissioner, I know that biosecurity is something you take very seriously, but it’s not just the farmers who can take steps. I know you’ve recently put some … Read more
Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler talks with Southern Farm Network each week on issues and opportunities in North Carolina agriculture and about the programs and services of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. For more Today’s Topics visit https://www.sfntoday.com/nc-ag-commissioner-steve-troxler/ House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson released the long-overdue text of the revised Farm Bill … Read more
Listen to Commissioner Troxler speak with Southern Farm Network North Carolina is facing record growth, but state agriculture officials warn that expansion is coming at a cost: the steady loss of farmland and forestland. North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the state’s goal is not to stop development altogether, but to slow the pace at which … Read more
High school seniors and college students who participated in the N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock shows are eligible to apply for a $2,000 scholarship for an institute of higher learning. The deadline to apply is March 1. Every year since 2015, the N.C. State Fair has awarded $2,000 scholarships for higher education to youth … Read more
Summary: High path avian influenza has now been found in domestic birds two more counties since we talked a few weeks ago about its return to the state. HPAI was confirmed in a backyard flock in Franklin County and two commercial flocks in Sampson County. This time of year is when we have traditionally found … Read more
Summary: The start of the year means it’s time for commodity meetings and the annual Agricultural Development Forum held at the Southern Farm Show. The 20th annual forum will be held Feb. 5 at 9:30 a.m. This year it will be held in the Special Events Tent by the Commercial and Education Buildings. January and … Read more
