Viewing: Woolly Adelgid
A snapshot of the state of forestry in North Carolina.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” Our N.C. Forest Service creates a report each year outlining the status of forestry resources in the state. Around 61 percent or
News Roundup: Feb. 21-27
“Deadline nears for two farm safety-net programs,” Lexington Dispatch: Bob Etheridge, executive director of the North Carolina office of the Farm Service Agency, reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill,
Warm and woolly: Some insects thrive in cold temperatures
As temperatures decrease across North Carolina, you’ve probably noticed that insect activity has also decreased. Insects are not warm-blooded like we are; rather, their bodies fluctuate with the temperatures surrounding them. This is why on sunny days you see more
News Roundup: August 14-20
Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “NC eggs are safe,” AgDaily.com: