Summary: The N.C. State Fair posted a site record for the largest pumpkin ever weighed in at 2,124 pounds. Seven of the top pumpkins topped 1,000 pounds, marking an outstanding giant pumpkin display. Additionally, the fair hosted the largest watermelon grown anywhere in the world this year. It was entered by the current world record … Read more
July is primetime for homegrown watermelons in North Carolina. In the heat of summer, few things are better than the refreshment you can find in a sweet ripe watermelon. Independence Day is certainly a popular time to have watermelon during holiday meals. So if you need to pick out a watermelon for this July 4th, … Read more
Since it’s watermelon season, we wanted to share a N.C Watermelon Association recipe with you all this week. This recipe if full of nutrients and easy to make for a large group or for just a quick dinner! North Carolina ranks seventh in the nation in watermelon production. Watermelon season in the Carolinas typically runs … Read more
This week the State Farmers Market celebrated Watermelon Day. Watermelons are cool and juicy and perfect for a hot summer day. A watermelon fruit bowl is a great way to serve watermelon, the rind itself serves as the bowl. Good quality melons are usually firm, symmetrical in shape, fresh, attractive in appearance and of good … Read more
Red, white and blue are the traditional colors used to celebrate the 4th of July, which is great news for fruit lovers because watermelons, cantaloupes, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries can make a great fruit salad. Fresh fruit is abundant at farmers markets across the state. A watermelon fruit bowl makes a delicious and attractive side … 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. “Crop science execs defend mergers; NC Senator cites regulation as driving deals,” WRAL:Â Top officials for Monsanto and Bayer defended their proposed $66 billion merger before skeptical senators on Tuesday, insisting … Read more
Since 1926, the Agricultural Review has been a free newspaper published by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. For many years, The Tar Heel Kitchen was a featured column written by the department’s marketing home economist. These recipes tended to be seasonal with just a handful of ingredients. We thought these recipes needed … Read more
