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News Roundup: May 13-19

News Roundup: May 13-19

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. “Can ag’s big data solve Carolina production problems on a bigger scale?” Southeast Farm Press: As North Carolina State University and its partners work to improve agricultural yields and production […]

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NCDA&CS sites receive safety awards

The N.C. Department of Labor recently recognized 22 NCDA&CS sites with awards for workplace safety. The awards program is designed to increase safety at private and public workplaces statewide by recognizing employers and employees for maintaining safe work environments. Two levels of awards are presented annually and both are based on federal laws that govern workplace safety across […]

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Photos from the Field: Research stations

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in partnership with N.C. State University and N.C. A&T State University, operates 18 research stations across the state. Agricultural researchers run tests to address a varitey of issues facing N.C. farmers, from disease management to breeding practices. Each location focuses on the crops or livestock in its region of North Carolina. […]

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NCDA&CS Agronomic Division recognized for occupational safety

The NCDA&CS Agronomic Division is a Public Sector Star. The state Department of Labor honored the division this week for achieving Public Sector Star status. Public Sector Star is part of the Carolina Star Program, which recognizes workplaces with exemplary occupational safety and health programs. The Public Sector Star is awarded to state and local […]

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