“It’s not ideal, but it’s necessary.” That’s how Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise describes the changes that have been made at labs in the Agronomic Services Division in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As the director of the division, Hudak-Wise explained the adjustments had to be made to follow the public health advice to … Read more
The NCDA&CS’ nematode lab had a record-breaking year with over 52,300 samples processed, including 2,878 molecular diagnostic samples. Interest in nematode testing has increased from sweet potato producers, particularly in identifying the Guava root knot nematode. The lab has had to increase its fee from $10 to $20 to help manage increased laboratory supplies and … Read more
You ask most people what a nematode is, and they wouldn’t be able to tell you. Here at the N.C. Department of Agriculture, we have an entire team dedicated to studying and identifying nematodes. A nematode is a worm such as a roundworm or threadworm that is classified as an insect. Nematodes can be discovered … Read more
The N.C. Board of Agriculture on Aug. 23 adopted permanent rules for the Animal Shelter Support Fund. The rules define eligible expenses and establish application guidelines for the fund. Temporary rules have been in place since November 2016. The General Assembly established the fund in 2015 to reimburse local governments for expenses related to their … Read more
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. “Warning bells issued for nematodes in Carolinas,” Southeast Farm Press: Both Clemson University and North Carolina State University are issuing warning bells for nematodes in the Carolinas. The nematode issue was … Read more
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. “Mount Airy’s Nester Hosiery finds success with Farm to Feet brand,” Winston-Salem Journal: Officials with Nester Hosiery say the company uses an “All-American recipe” for making its Farm to Feet … Read more
