A few years ago, the N.C. Feral Swine Task Force was formed to help address the growing issue of feral swine in the state. This effort was bolstered by $2.6 million in grant money from the most recent USDA Farm Bill. Grants include $620,000 for Sampson County North, $750,000 for Sampson County South and $1.25 […]
The Feral Swine Task Force has received more than $2.6 million in grants to help combat the feral swine problem in six North Carolina counties. Grants include $620,000 for Sampson County North, $750,000 for Sampson County South and $1.25 million for the Five County Feral Swine Trap Grant. The grant programs will run through […]
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” Feral swine continue to pose a threat to agriculture and the environment because of their invasive nature. NCDA&CS is part of the N.C. Feral Swine Task Force looking at ways to help address this growing issue. The […]
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. “Officials still watching for hotspots at Ogden Park,” Wilmington Star-News: The blackened forest was still smoldering Wednesday morning as […]
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” This week, Commissioner Troxler and Rhonda talk about a new law taking effect Oct. 1 that seeks to address North Carolina’s problem with feral hogs. Feral hogs are capable of damaging crops, fields, wildlife habitat, game lands […]
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The General Assembly begins a new session tomorrow, and the big topic is going to be the state budget. North Carolina is facing some tough choices this year when it comes to the next state budget. Entire […]