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NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Competitions are Open

NC Commissioner Troxler: State Fair Competitions are Open

Jul 23, 2024

You would expect the competition to be extra strong for the N.C. State Fair, after all it represents the best of the best of North Carolina, so people start planning…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Three New Regional Agronomists Hired

NC Commissioner Troxler: Three New Regional Agronomists Hired

Jul 16, 2024

The Agronomic Services Division has hired three new regional agronomists to fill vacant positions. The agronomists work one-on-one with farmers to help troubleshoot crop issues, and provide agronomic advice to…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Annual Seedling Sale is Underway!

NC Commissioner Troxler: Annual Seedling Sale is Underway!

Jul 9, 2024

Orders are now being accepted for native and genetically improved tree varieties through the annual N.C. Forest Service’s Seedling Sale. Interested landowners are encouraged to shop early for the best…

Carolinas Drought Conditions Threatening Crops, Bottom Line

Carolinas Drought Conditions Threatening Crops, Bottom Line

Jul 3, 2024

Dry conditions are threatening crops in both Carolinas. North Carolina Farm Service Agency Director Bob Etheridge tells SFN the damage to some crops is irreversible. “The corn crop for all…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Drought Conditions Affecting Crops

NC Commissioner Troxler: Drought Conditions Affecting Crops

Jul 2, 2024

Abnormally dry weather conditions are combining with hot temperatures to wreak havoc on corn and other crops. With 99 counties experiencing extended dry conditions, the state desperately needs a good,…

NC Commissioner Troxler: Be Prepared for Hurricane Season

NC Commissioner Troxler: Be Prepared for Hurricane Season

Jun 25, 2024

With a busy hurricane season predicted this year, North Carolina farmers need to be sure to review their storm preparation plans and storm response plans to be prepared. Check their…

NC Commissioner Troxler: SASDA Update from Williamsburg

NC Commissioner Troxler: SASDA Update from Williamsburg

Jun 18, 2024

The Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture meeting this week in Williamsburg, Virginia. I’m Mike Davis, and on site, we have our own reporter embedded on the front lines,…

NC Commissioner Troxler Honors Wake County Farmland Preservation Efforts

NC Commissioner Troxler Honors Wake County Farmland Preservation Efforts

Jun 11, 2024

Wake County has employed a number of innovative measures focused on farmland preservation that has resulted in almost 240 acres of farmland preserved. The county, the Wake County Ag Advisory…

NC Commissioner Troxler: NC Ag Hits New Economic Milestone

NC Commissioner Troxler: NC Ag Hits New Economic Milestone

Jun 4, 2024

For the second straight year, North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry has recorded strong growth, jumping to $111.1 billion in economic impact. Agriculture continues to power our state’s economy.    …