Yellow-Legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina
Commissioner Troxler warns about Yellow Legged Hor | RSS.com North Carolina is facing a new threat to its honeybees. The invasive yellow-legged hornet has now been confirmed in the state, raising concerns for beekeepers and the crops that depend on pollination. I spoke with Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about ...
NC State Fair Showcases Renovations, Revives Country Ham Competition
Commissioner Troxler previews the 2026 North Carol | RSS.com The North Carolina State Fair opened last Thursday, and this year some of the biggest changes aren't on the Midway. After three years and $60 million in renovations, the fairgrounds have a new event center with food vendors and seating, a rebuilt flower show ...
NC State Fair Highlights Agriculture's Economic Impact and Heritage
Commissioner Troxler previews the 2026 North Carol | RSS.com The rides, the midway and deep-fried food get plenty of attention. But at its heart, the North Carolina State Fair is still about agriculture, one of the biggest engines of the state's economy. And new research from NC State says food, fiber and forestry sect...
North Carolina Agriculture Gains Nearly $54 Million for Farmland Preservation
Commissioner Troxler highlights how new State Budg | RSS.com We're joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler. Now, Commissioner, now that the state budget is in place, what would you point to as the biggest wins for North Carolina agriculture? "You know, I've been saying for years, one of the biggest pro...
State's ban on open burning lifted for 81 North Carolina counties
RALEIGH - The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3. The statewide ban on open burning went into effect March 28 due to hazardous forest fire conditions, and the ban remains in effect for Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gast...
Study identifies opportunities to expand agricultural manufacturing and processing in North Carolina
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - A new study found that targeted investments in agricultural manufacturing and processing could help North Carolina farmers access higher-value and more reliable markets if they are designed with a farmer-centric approach and local sourcing strategy. The study, commissioned by the North Ca...
Statewide burn ban issued for North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions
RALEIGH - Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice. "With drought severity across the state, forecast fire weather and the potential for limited rainfall, it...
National Ag Day Recognizes Farmers' Role in Food, Security
Today marks National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize farmers, producers and agribusinesses that keep food on the table and drive one of North Carolina's most important industries. To talk more about that, we're joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler. Commissioner, thanks for joining us. "Well, I'...
New Grants Aim to Boost Agricultural Processing in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (SFN) - North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says a new round of funding is now available through a state initiative designed to help farmers and businesses expand agricultural manufacturing and food processing within the state. Speaking with SFN, Troxler highlighted the North Carolina Ag...
Troxler highlights biosecurity risks from farm visitors
We're joined again by Commissioner Steve Troxler. Commissioner, I know that biosecurity is something you take very seriously, but it's not just the farmers who can take steps. I know you've recently put some information out to help communicate to other people who may be coming onto a farm site. Can you talk to us about...