After four years of extensive testing, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is employing a new method for analyzing nitrogen in swine, dairy and poultry lagoon samples that will produce quicker more accurate results, reduce costs and increase safety for employees conducting tests.The lab recently moved from Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) testing to the Total Nitrogen by chemiluminescence (TNb) method for analyzing nitrogen in manure.
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With $1 million in grant funding available, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer services requests proposals for research that advances agriculture and the agricultural economy in the state.
WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Seed Board will meet to discuss items related to a seed complaint. WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1 to 3 p.m.WHERE: Steve Troxler Agricultural Science Center 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC Sign in at front desk upon entry. If you do plan to attend in person, please contact Bill Foote in advance.
RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair will carry on the tradition of offering special themed days in 2025. The days bring special programs and events and/or discounted admission to the fair that runs Oct. 16-26 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Visitors can now find statewide agritourism activities through Visit NC Farms website
COLFAX – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services will host Hogtoberfest, a family-friendly fall festival, on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market.
WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will meet to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.WHERE: Steve Troxler Agricultural Science Center 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NCOr attendees can join virtually using the following:Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
As North Carolina’s fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to protect homes and neighborhoods by taking action to reduce wildfire risk and using recommended best practices to prevent wildfires.
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Stein’s issuance of Executive Order 26 in advance of potential tropical storms and heavy rains moving across North Carolina: