NCDA&CS Public Affairs | News Release

2007 News Releases

December

12-21-07	Farmers can boost yield by improving soil sampling strategy
12-21-07	New federal rules regarding chemicals may affect farmers; NCDA&CS urges farmers to review guidelines soon
12-20-07	State purchasing hay to resell to farmers at lowest cost possible
12-20-07	NCDA&CS raises reimbursement limits for programs helping farmers with hay-transportation costs
12-19-07	N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America donates $18,000 to NCDA&CS hay-relief efforts
12-18-07	Aquaculture Development Conference to be held in Atlantic Beach
12-17-07	Agritourism Networking Association's second annual workshop set for Feb. 1 near Asheboro
12-13-07	Wheat fertilization requires close scrutiny this year
12-11-07	Asheville resident receives NCDA&CS Employee of the Month honor
12-10-07	Got to Be NC Festival coming to State Fairgrounds in June 2008
12-10-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: Symposium Dec. 12 and 13 in RTP will focus on the risk that globalization poses to agriculture, public health
12-7-07	State reaches agreement with All Creatures Great and Small to improve conditions, remove animals
12-6-07	N.C. poinsettia crop top quality despite drought
12-6-07	Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 11
12-5-07	Troxler alerts nurseries about Small Business loans for drought losses

November

11-30-07	Granite Falls resident receives Employee of the Month
11-30-07	Henderson resident receives Employee of the Month
11-30-07	Applications for Golden Hay Relief Program due Dec. 31
11-29-07	Five stores pay fines for price-scanning errors
11-27-07	North Carolina offers 400 choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms
11-27-07	Troxler proud of North Carolina Christmas trees
11-27-07	NCDA&CS announces program to help horse owners with cost of transporting hay for the winter
11-26-07	Powers Great American Midways to operate carnival at 2008 N.C. State Fair
11-20-07	Ag Commissioner Troxler to watch Friday as Christmas tree from Laurel Springs is cut, loaded for trip to White House
11-20-07	Taylor to manage Sen. Bob Martin Eastern Ag Center
11-16-07	N.C. Pesticide Board approves settlement agreements
11-13-07	WNC dairy and beef cattle farmers to benefit from Ingles Supermarkets
11-8-07	Structural Pest Control Committee meets in Raleigh
11-6-07	N.C. Irish potato growers gain greater access to Canadian markets
11-6-07	More than 10,000 North Carolina farms join NCFarmID program
11-2-07	Six stores pay fines for price-scanning errors
11-1-07	State Farmers Market hosts Fall Craft Fair Nov. 9-11

October

10-31-07	Alternative feeds for beef cows should be tested for nitrates
10-23-07	NCDA&CS official to speak about food safety Thursday at conference in Washington, D.C.
10-23-07	Tetterton named superintendent of Tidewater Research Station
10-23-07	Trophies awarded in State Fair Folk Festival competitions
10-23-07	Inter-Faith Food Shuttle benefits from leftover Fair food
10-23-07	More State Fair livestock winners announced
10-22-07	2007 N.C. State Fair ends on two record-setting notes
10-21-07	Being knotty and decoy-ative earns craftsmen awards at N.C. State Fair’s Village of Yesteryear
10-21-07	Pear-Cardamom Streusel Pie wins first place in the Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust Pie Baking Championship at the State Fair
10-21-07	More livestock winners announced at State Fair
10-19-07	Livestock winners announced in State Fair competitions
10-18-07	Garner High School’s painted chicken takes People’s Choice Award in N.C. State Fair Farm Animal Frenzy
10-18-07	Livestock winners announced in State Fair competitions
10-18-07	Jane’s Tarheel Meatloaf wins N.C. Pork Council Tarheel Pork Challenge at the State Fair
10-17-07	Raleigh man wins Seriously Twisted Sub contest at State Fair
10-17-07	Wake County father-son team prepares for metal mayhem at the N.C. State Fair Demolition Derby
10-16-07	2007 N.C. State Fair student essay contest winners announced
10-16-07	N.C. State Fair awards 165 medals in commercial winery division
10-15-07	N.C. Christmas tree will grace the White House
10-15-07	2007 N.C. State Fair County Fair Best of Show winners announced
10-14-07	State Fair livestock auction nets $105,000 for youth winners
10-14-07	Three inducted into the State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame
10-14-07	Livestock winners announced in the State Fair competitions
10-14-07	Fleischmann’s Yeast “Bake for the Cure” Contest rises to the top with Twisted Cheese Bread at the State Fair
10-13-07	Guinness Book of World Records holder for tallest horse to compete in N.C. State Fair draft horse competition
10-13-07	Cookies take first place in BBQ sauce recipe contest
10-13-07	Breakfast on a fork wins blue ribbon in State Fair cooking contest
10-12-07	Janice Wolfe takes first blue ribbon in N.C. State Fair cooking contests
10-10-07	Troxler urges farmers to act now to buy hay, feed for livestock before winter arrives
10-10-07	N.C. Farm Bureau Insurance donates $10,000 to help drought-stricken N.C. farmers
10-10-07	N.C. State Grange donates $5,000 to help drought-stricken N.C. farmer
10-9-07	N.C. State Fair has a green feel
10-9-07	Cardinal Gibbons, Knightdale and Broughton high schools win N.C. State Fair’s first ‘Farm Animal Frenzy’ contest
10-8-07	NCDA&CS communicator wins national award
10-8-07	Farmland preservation workshops scheduled; series begins Oct. 31
10-3-07	Early soil sampling provides real benefits
10-2-07	Funding available for farmland preservation projects
10-1-07	State Farmers Market hosts Great Pumpkin Contest Oct. 4
10-1-07	Planting cover crops is especially important this year

September

9-27-07	Duke Energy, West Brothers delivering feed to drought-stricken N.C. cattle farmers; companies hauling cornstalk bales from Eastern N.C. to western counties
9-24-07	Celebrate Apple Day on Sept. 27 at the State Farmers Market
9-21-07	NCSF News: Mall sales begin Sept. 27
9-21-07	NCSF News: Alternative transportion pays off for the pocketbook with $10 in Subway coupons
9-19-07	NCDA&CS advises farmers to take steps to reduce potential spread of plant pests when moving hay or forage
9-17-07	Mountain State Fair sets new attendance records
9-17-07	State Farmers Market hosts Sweet Potato Day Sept. 20
9-14-07	Going the extra mile for N.C. farmers and livestock producers
9-14-07	Farmers can learn about baling, using cornstalks, soybeans for livestock feed at workshop Sept. 21 near Butner
9-13-07	NCSF News: Subway, State Fair launch Seriously Twisted Sub Contest
9-13-07	NCSF News: Seriously twisted fun planned for 2007 NC State Fair
9-13-07	NCSF News: State Fair competitive entries deadline is Sept. 17
9-13-07	Six stores pay fines for price-scanning errors
9-13-07	Agricultural Development and Farmland Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet Sept. 18
9-12-07	N.C. crops continue to suffer because of drought; soybean yield lowest since 1983
9-11-07	NCDA&CS, Golden LEAF team up to help farmers with cost of moving hay across North Carolina
9-10-07	NCSF News: State Fair Farm Animal Frenzy contest kicks off at local high schools
9-10-07	NCSF News: Daughtry Concert sells out
9-7-07	Board of Agriculture approves rule governing sale of unpasteurized milk for pet food
9-6-07	Troxler advises farmers to prepare for possible storm damage

August

8-31-07	State asks for authority to remove animals from All Creatures Great and Small in Hendersonville
8-31-07	Board of Agriculture to vote on rule governing sale of unpasteurized milk for pet food Sept. 7 in Fletcher; vote on animal euthanasia rules postponed
8-29-07	Howell receives NCDA&CS employee of the month award
8-29-07	State Fair tickets go on sale Tuesday
8-29-07	Farmers can learn about baling cornstalks for hay during workshop Sept. 7 in Goldsboro
8-28-07	Ag Commissioner Troxler: State facing hay emergency; creativity needed to help farmers cope
8-27-07	Livestock farmers can learn about using baled cornstalks, soybean hay as feed Sept. 5 in Laurel Springs
8-23-07	It's Muscadine Time!
8-23-07	Livestock farmers can learn about using baled cornstalks, other feed alternatives Aug. 30 in Salisbury
8-22-07	Troxler names Eddie Pitzer director of NCDA&CS Research Stations Division
8-22-07	Farmers can learn about baling cornstalks and soybean plants for hay during workshop Aug. 31 in Whiteville
8-21-07	NCDA&CS and Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines continue to promote agricultural fairs through patch program
8-20-07	Livestock farmers can learn about using bales of cornstalks, soybean hay as feed Aug. 24 in Waynesville
8-15-07	Troxler announces drop-off sites for aflatoxin testing
8-13-07	Buy early and save on N.C. State Fair tickets
8-13-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: N.C. congressmen, staffers to hear about NCDA&CS efforts to protect food supply Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.
8-10-07	Production of many N.C. crops lower than a year ago
8-9-07	Raleigh and Salisbury stores pay fines for price-scanning errors
8-9-07	Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to attend Watermelon Day Aug. 10 at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
8-6-07	Celebrate North Carolina’s bountiful harvest during National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 5-11
8-6-07	Celebrate Gourd Day at the State Farmers Market on Aug. 11
8-2-07	Don't fertilize grass during drought
8-1-07	NCDA&CS inspectors remove more than 10,000 cans of recalled food from store shelves across state
8-1-07	Chef Harry Schwartz joins the State Farmers Market on Aug. 9 in celebrating Watermelon Day, National Farmers Market Week

July

7/26/07	N.C. peaches available in limited supplies
7/25/07	NCDA&CS conducting blitz to make sure recalled Castleberry's food products, dog food removed from shelves
7/24/07	2007 State Fair concert lineup announced
7/20/07	Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler following a tour of drought-stricken Western North Carolina farms.
7/20/07	Summertime is a great time for soil sampling
7/19/07	Farmers urged to test all forage for high nitrate levels; abnormally high levels seen statewide
7/18/07	North Carolina ranks ninth in agricultural exports
7/18/07	Sisk named NCDA&CS Employee of the Month
7/18/07	MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Troxler to view drought's impact on farms in Western North Carolina Thursday, Friday
7-12-07	NCDA&CS agronomist provides crop nutrient advice
7-12-07	Board of Agriculture to hold public hearing on proposed animal euthanasia rules July 18 in Raleigh
7-11-07	N.C. State Fair Premium Book now available
7-6-07	Stores pay fines for price-scanning errors
7-5-07	Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet July 10
7-2-07	NCDA&CS announces recall of imported fish from Vietnam
7-2-07	Cecil named manager of Piedmont Triad Farmers Market

June

6-28-07	State Farmers Market to host Market Festival
6-27-07	Veterinary team honored as Employees of the Month
6-25-07	Danielle Peck to headline July 4th Got to be NC Homegrown Concert at Camp Lejeune
6-22-07	Structural pest control agreements approved
6-20-07	Charities benefit from milk-chugging contest
6-14-07	Rejuvenate forage supply by planting summer annuals
6-8-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: The 4th Annual Potato Drop to be held June 12 in observance of National Hunger Awareness Day
6-7-07	Stores pay fines for price-scanning errors
6-6-07	Ag Commissioner Troxler reminds farmers to document freeze damage
6-5-07	NCDA&CS agronomist helps resolve crop nematode problem
6-1-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: State Farmers Market to host Blueberry Day June 7
6-2-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: Legislators to face off in milk-chugging contest June 6

May

5-29-07	Ever-popular Crawfish Day returns Saturday to State Farmers Market
5-29-07	NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestations in five counties
5-29-07	Troxler recognizes NCDA&CS employees; Garner resident named Employee of the Year
5-25-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: Troxler to visit peach orchards May 30 to survey Easter freeze damage
5-25-07	Blueberry recipe contest coming to Burgaw June 22 as part of Blueberry Festival
5-21-07	Troxler advises farmers to prepare for hurricane season
5-18-07	South Carolina company voluntarily recalls Margaret Holmes Seasoned Turnip Greens
5-17-07	Stafford named NCDA&CS Employee of the Month
5-17-07	Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet May 22
5-17-07	NCDA&CS offers assistance to farmers who undergo food safety audits
5-16-07	‘Berry’ delicious N.C. strawberries are on school menus in May
5-8-07	Stores pay fines for pricing errors
5-7-07	N. C. Pesticide Board meets, approves settlements
5-3-07	Potato growers annual meeting coming May 21
5-1-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: State Farmers Market to host Strawberry Day May 3

April

4-30-07	Blooms bring value to N.C. farmers
4-27-07	JOINT FDA & USDA RELEASE: FDA and USDA Determine Swine Fed Adulterated Product; USDA to Compensate for Depopulation
4-25-07	NCDA&CS responds to FDA notification of potentially contaminated pet food sent to hog farm
4-19-07	Board of Agriculture to meet April 23 in Raleigh
4-16-07	Jimmy Wayne headlines the second stop of the Got to Be NC Homegrown Concert Series May 5 in Havelock
4-16-07	Commissioner's Circle to meet April 18 at State Fairgrounds
4-13-07	Spring Herb Days set for April 20-22
4-12-07	Initial estimates put crop losses from freeze at $112 million
4-10-07	NCDA&CS Webmaster named Employee of the Month
4-10-07	NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestations in three counties
4-4-07	N.C. Agritourism Networking Association hosting workshops
4-4-07	Use care when transporting pesticides
4-3-07	Strawberry lovers will find N.C. berries on the market earlier
4-2-07	Stores pay fines for pricing errors

March

3-26-07	Agronomic tests are vital to good corn yields
3-23-07	N.C. Agritourism Networking Association hosting workshops
3-23-07	Quarantine area for the imported fire ant expanded
3-22-07	2nd Annual BBQ Cook Off and Bluegrass Jam coming to WNC Farmers Market
3-21-07	Troxler urges Navy to find alternative site for OLF
3-21-07	Improve strawberry fruit quality with tissue analysis
3-20-07	Wheat growers, don't overlook sulfur needs
3-19-07	Farmers can take federal tax deduction for donated food
3-13-07	Study: N.C. green industry has $8.6 billion economic impact
3-13-07	Veterinarian receives NCDA&CS Employee of the Month
3-12-07	Western N.C. propane tank customers urged to check tanks sold by Blue Ridge Tank Co. of Franklin
3-7-07	Kellie Pickler kicks off Got to Be NC Homegrown Concert Series March 16 in Emerald Isle
3-26-07	Agronomic tests are vital to good corn yields
3-7-07	N.C. Tomato Growers Association offers $1,000 student scholarship
3-6-07	Get a spring on shopping at the annual Spring Craft Fair March 16-18

February

2-28-07	Now is the time to evaluate nitrogen needs of wheat
2-27-07	Stores pay fines for pricing errors
2-23-07	N.C. Pecan Growers Association’s meeting, workshop and orchard tour planned for March 24
2-23-07	Troxler asks N.C. horse owners to be on the lookout for signs of equine herpes after disease found in Virginia
2-19-07	North Carolina leads nation in loss of farms … again
2-14-07	Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 19
2-13-07	Longtime WNC Ag Center worker receives NCDA&CS Employee of the Month
2-12-07	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist serving Greenville/New Bern area

January

1-30-07	MEDIA ADVISORY: National Agriculture Leaders to talk about farm bill Thursday at Agricultural Development Forum
1-29-07	N.C. boll weevil assessment fee for 2007 is $2.50 per acre
1-25-07	USDA Under Secretary Thomas Dorr added to agenda for N.C. Agricultural Development Forum on Feb. 1; he will speak at 9:30 a.m.
1-18-07	2007 farm bill will be topic of Agricultural Development Forum Feb. 1 at State Fairgrounds
1-16-07	NCDA&CS seeks farmstead dairy producers for pasteurizer loan program
1-8-07	Zebulon resident named NCDA&CS Employee of the Month
1-3-07	NCDA&CS sets public meetings on gypsy moth treatments
1-3-07	Pesticide board meets in Raleigh

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