David Ferrell and his John Deere green tractor takes Agri Supply Best of Show at the Got to Be NC Festival

Red, green, muscle, antique and more are just some of the tractors that take up a large footprint of the Got to Be NC Festival – drawing attention and admiration of festival goers that specifically come to the event to see the large display, and those that are drawn in during their visit. Each day … Read more

The Got to Be NC Festival will be May 19-21 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh and we hope to see you there for plenty of fun, family friendly activities and tractors, of course!

The Got to Be NC Festival returns to the State Fairgrounds May 19-21 to showcase North Carolina agriculture and agribusiness with music, rides and plenty of food added to the mix. Admission and parking is free for this not-to-be-missed festival. Today’s Topic with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis   I am getting excited because the … Read more

New tractor lending program brings benefits to research stations

Research Stations Division Director Teresa Lambert expects a new tractor lending program to be a nice boost for two of the state’s agricultural research locations. It already has her dreaming about expanding the program too as a way to help even more stations with their important work. The program involves John Deere lending $1.28 million … Read more

Get ready for the 2018 Got to Be NC Festival

With more than 100 tractors, North Carolina food and beverages, music, a carnival and kids activities, the Got to Be NC Festival promises to be a not-to-be-missed event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, May 18-20. “The antique tractor and farm equipment displays, featuring a daily tractor parade, and the Homegrown Marketplace presented by … Read more

Today’s Topic: Exhibitors wanted for the Got to Be NC Festival

Today's Topic

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The Got to Be NC Festival will be held May 18-20 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. While we are still a couple of months away, we are looking for tractor exhibitors to be part of this … Read more

News Roundup: March 12-18

News Roundup

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. “Police urge you to keep an eye out for farmers on the roads,” WNCT: The Jones County Sheriff is urging drivers to be more cautious with warmer weather approaching because more … Read more

News Roundup: Feb. 13-19

News Roundup

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. “Local farms prep for below-freezing temps,” WNCT: A local farm is preparing for the below-freezing temperatures expected the next few nights. The owner of Brock’s Berries and Produce said she … Read more