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NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Tropical Storm Helene

NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Tropical Storm Helene

NCDA and CSSep 30, 2024

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services activated its hotline Saturday, Sept. 28, to connect farmers with…

Hurricane Helene Support Information

Hurricane Helene Support Information

Mike DavisSep 30, 2024

We are amazed but not surprised by gracious offerings for fellow farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. Our staff is working…

Farmer’s Almanac Has a Little Something for Everyone

Farmer’s Almanac Has a Little Something for Everyone

Mike DavisSep 30, 2024

The Farmer’s Almanac started in 1818 when farmers didn’t have technology or publications. Farmers in that era depended on the…

‘Short Corn’ May Hold Key to Extreme Weather Tolerance

‘Short Corn’ May Hold Key to Extreme Weather Tolerance

Mike DavisSep 30, 2024

Wind storms, hurricanes, derechos and the like can wreak havoc with corn stalks knocking them over and killing the yield.…

Battling Exploding Corn Rootworm Populations

Battling Exploding Corn Rootworm Populations

Mike DavisSep 30, 2024

Corn rootworm populations have exploded in recent years, which means more farmers than ever are asking how to get rid…

How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

By KATE PAYNE, JEFFREY COLLINS and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press Hurricane Helene killed and destroyed far and wide — from Tampa…

At least 56 dead and millions without power after Helene moves across the Southeast

At least 56 dead and millions without power after Helene moves across the Southeast

By STEPHEN SMITH, KATE PAYNE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Torrential rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people…

As many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles

As many forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles

By TAMMY WEBBER, BRITTANY PETERSON and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) — Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt…

Torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains and create risk of dam failure

Torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains and create risk of dam failure

By ERIK VERDUZCO Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Days of torrential rains in North Carolina culminating with tropical downpours…