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No need to panic, but educate yourself to help protect man’s best friend

Canine influenza has been detected in several Midwestern states, where it has reportedly sickened more than 1,000 dogs. While the virus has not been found in North Carolina or adjacent states, North Carolina veterinary officials are on alert and following news about the virus closely. Dr. Patricia Norris, animal welfare director, says that it’s time […]

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News Roundup: Dec. 20 – Jan. 2

 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. “Christmas tree farms a gift for beneficial bugs,” Hendersonville Times-News: Sweat bees, like this one on a black-eyed Susan, […]

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News Roundup: Dec. 6-12

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. “Kalettes, Broccoflower And Other Eye-Popping Vegetables For 2015,” WFAE: Does a cross between Brussels sprouts and kale sounds like […]

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