Press Releases

Turnaround times for routine nematode testing expected to be long; molecular diagnosis of guava root-knot nematode will be given priority

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Nematode Assay Lab is warning North Carolina growers to expect turnaround times of 15 weeks or longer for routine (predictive) nematode samples submitted this year. 

Equine infectious anemia found in NC horses

A horse in Surry County, has tested positive for equine infectious anemia over the past week.  A horse in Henderson county has also tested suspect for having EIA and is awaiting confirmatory test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Backyard flock in Durham County tests positive for HPAI

A backyard flock in Durham County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.

Backyard flock in Union County tests positive for HPAI

A backyard chicken flock in Union County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.

Research station hosting groundbreaking for new industry-leading Christmas Tree Improvement Center

WHO/WHAT:The Upper Mountain Research Station in Laurel Springs will host a groundbreaking on Friday for a new Christmas Tree Improvement Center.

Submit soil samples now to avoid busy time and peak-season fees

The busy season has begun for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic soil testing lab and growers, gardeners and homeowners are reminded to submit their samples before Dec. 1 to ensure faster turnaround on results and avoid peak-season testing fees.

N.C. Forest Service offering discounted tree seedling orders for military members through November

To show its appreciation for the service and sacrifice made by veterans and current military members, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 25% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November.

Raleigh Market at State Fairgrounds reopens Saturday

The Raleigh Market reopens Saturday, Nov. 5, after a monthlong break for the N.C. State Fair. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held.

Salted 2 Way Brownie recipe wins the Ultimate Brownie Showdown presented by Humana

Emoni Jennings of Knightdale won first place and $500 in the Ultimate Brownie Showdown presented by Humana for her Salted 2 Way Brownie recipe. Second place and $300 went to Michelle Hyatt of McLeansville for her Campfire Brownies.

Raleigh woman and Knightdale boy takes home top prizes in the Bacontastic Fair Food Challenge presented by the N.C. Pork Council

Gail Fuller of Raleigh took first place honors and $500 in the adult category of the Bacontastic Fair Food Challenge presented by the N.C. Pork Council.