NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler

The department recently awarded $12.4 million in grants focused on expanding the processing of agricultural products. The investment in these eight projects is expected to be a boost for farmers by providing more options close by to process and distribute products.

In September and October, there are 26 county and regional agricultural fairs are being held across the state in addition to the N.C. Mountain State Fair and the N.C. State Fair. These events offer residents a great opportunity to showcase their talents and learn more about the state’s No. 1 industry – agriculture.

High path avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) continues to be a threat to birds and now cattle and even humans, in rare instances. At a forum in Raleigh, North Carolina this week, which included Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler emphasized the importance of diligence and cooperation among […]

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has $135,000 in cost-share funding to reimburse growers for up to 75% of the certification costs per category. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31. Growers are encouraged to apply early.

Nine NCSU research projects awarded funding RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that nine research projects that focus on helping specialty crop growers manage disease and adverse weather conditions, and that look at new plant varieties that could grow better in the state were awarded over $1.16 million in specialty crop block grant […]

The N.C. State Fair recognizes 11 Farm Families each year as its Farm Family of the Day presented by the Tractor Supply Company. Families are nominated or can apply by Sept. 6 to be entered for a chance to be highlighted at the State Fair.

On the heels of the remnants of Hurricane Debby moving through the state, the department continues to assess damage from heavy rains and tornadoes. It will be some time before we have a clearer picture of its impact. Flooding of the Tar River at Louisburg, Franklin County, NC on Friday, August 9, 2024 following Tropical […]

Tropical Storm Debby is exiting North Carolina. State Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler says the biggest impact so far has been from tornados. “We do have reports of a turkey farm in Green County and a broiler farm in Green County being hit by tornados. And the extent of the damage is not completely known […]

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has issued a warning against buying and consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies after the products have been associated with 78 people in 28 states becoming ill, with 65 of those seeking medical care and 40 being hospitalized. FDA has recalled all brands of […]

Although drought conditions persist, recent rains have been welcomed by farmers across the state. Crop conditions continue to remain a concern, especially for corn and hay. Some crops show signs they are responding to the rain. USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared a disaster for Columbus County based on losses caused by the drought, which […]