RALEIGH -- The Board of Directors of the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of North Carolina has set the 2026 boll weevil assessment at 75 cents per acre of cotton, keeping the rate the same for the ninth year.
The fee supports the foundation’s efforts to monitor cotton acreage in North Carolina for any reintroduction of the boll weevil and to respond promptly with eradication treatments if necessary.
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in the state, in Matthews.
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, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE:
Steve Troxler Agricultural Science Center
4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC
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, April 15; 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Roseboro Town Hall - 101 West Pleasant St., Roseboro, NC 28382
Attendees can join virtually by Microsoft Teams
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has identified infestations of spongy moth in seven counties across North Carolina that it anticipates treating in 2026.
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Davidson, Rowan and Caswell counties, bringing the total number of counties where established populations of this destructive pest has been found in the state to seven.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has expanded a state quarantine for the imported fire ant to include all of Davie, Forsyth and Iredell counties effective Jan. 1, 2026. With the expansion, the quarantine now includes portions or entire areas of 81 counties in North Carolina.
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.
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, NC
Or attendees can join virtually using the following:
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Plant Industry Division is encouraging farmers statewide to inspect their fields for the presence of tropical spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis).