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Biosecurity the Key for Keeping Animals, Workers Safe from H5N1

Mike DavisMay 28, 2024

The recent detections of H5N1 in dairy herds highlight the need for robust biosecurity measures for all species. Dr. Marisa…

SC Commissioner Weathers: Kenya Trade Mission Recap

SC Commissioner Weathers: Kenya Trade Mission Recap

Mike DavisMay 28, 2024

The South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers just back from a big trip, and it was not all fun…

NC Farmer’s Markets Serve the Entire State

NC Farmer’s Markets Serve the Entire State

Mike DavisMay 28, 2024

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services operates four regional farmers markets that offer residents and farmers a place…

Yencho Honored for Development of Covington Sweetpotato

Yencho Honored for Development of Covington Sweetpotato

Mike DavisMay 27, 2024

Dr. Craig Yencho is an NC State University professor whose research has influenced sweet potato cultivation across the world. He’s…

H5N1 Dairy Policy Response and Needs

H5N1 Dairy Policy Response and Needs

Todd GleasonMay 27, 2024

The avian influenza outbreak in dairy cows has revealed a critical vulnerability at the intersection of animal health and public…

Former House Ag Chair Comments on Farm Bill

Former House Ag Chair Comments on Farm Bill

Mike DavisMay 24, 2024

The House Agriculture Committee has passed their version of the next five-year farm bill. Former House Agriculture Committee Chair and…

Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill with North Carolina Priorities Included

Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill with North Carolina Priorities Included

WASHINGTON, DC – With the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House Committee on Agriculture approved H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food,…

Davis Votes in Support of House Farm Bill

Davis Votes in Support of House Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after voting…

May WASDE Clarifies Brazil Soybean Harvest Questions

May WASDE Clarifies Brazil Soybean Harvest Questions

Chad SmithMay 24, 2024

USDA’s May WASDE report is about reconciling what the balance sheets will look like for the forthcoming marketing year. That’s…