North Carolina tobacco growers will vote Nov. 18 on whether to continue a self-assessment of 10 cents per 100 pounds of flue-cured and burley tobacco sold to support tobacco research and education.
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Peak-season soil testing fees are set to take effect Dec. 1 through March 31, 2022, pending final approval by the N.C. Board of Agriculture at its Nov. 19 meeting. Submitting soil samples to the N.C.
| WHO/WHAT: | The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve program applications. |
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Layla Bonilla of Garner was a two-day winner in the N.C. State Fair’s Home Chef Challenge, winning the Tip to Sirloin Steak Salad contest Wednesday, Oct. 19, and the Healthy Grain Bowl
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler led a ribbon-cutting today at the newest building on the grounds of the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh.
WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will officially open the newest building at the N.C. State Fair – the N.C. State Fair Natural Resources Center
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted four new members into the N.C.
State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame Sunday at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program are seeking 2021 grant proposals that support each program’s mission.
The N.C. Specialty Foods Association recently announced winners of its 2021 product competition during the final virtual Summer of Success event.There was a total of 147 entries in this year’s competition across nine categories.
Below is a summary of local interest stories that have recently been highlighted on the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ In the Field Blog.