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Applications being accepted for swine and dairy grants for losses due to COVID-related shutdowns.

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Summary: In the latest budget, the N.C. General Assembly approved $30 million in federal COVID funds for one-time assistance to swine and dairy producers for losses due to closures or lost contracts. Summary of Talking Points: In this year’s budget, the N.C. General Assembly approved $30 million in one-time assistance for swine producers and dairies … Read more

Today’s Topic: The General Assembly’s ‘short session’ is under way

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Today's Topic

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The General Assembly is back in Raleigh for its so-called “short session,” and Gov. Pat McCrory has released his proposed budget for lawmakers to consider. It contains some new funding for the NCDA&CS: The governor’s budget includes an additional … Read more