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Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS

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. Please feel free to use any of this content in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

N.C. Pesticide Board announces case settlements

The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements. Settlements involved instances of performing pesticide work without a proper license, pesticide drift or pesticide overspray damage, and are listed by county below:

Spongy moth trapping to continue in Cruso; treatment postponed for 2023

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and the USDA Forest Service have decided to increase their trapping efforts for gypsy (spongy) moth (Lymantria dispar) in the proposed Cruso treatment block in 2023 and reevaluate the data for next year due to delays in public notifications.

N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of the tree-planting holiday

Arbor Day is observed annually as a time to celebrate the importance of trees and the many benefits we receive from them.

N.C. Plant Conservation Scientific Committee to meet Friday in Chapel Hill

WHO/WHAT:The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will meet to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C.

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will address House and Senate joint agriculture committees Wednesday

WHO/WHAT:Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will speak to the House and Senate joint legislative committees, outlining the needs of the N.C.

Optimize strawberry fertility with plant tissue testing

In order to optimize growth, fruit quality and economic return, commercial strawberry production requires intensive and precise fertilization throughout the season. 

N.C. Forest Service urges residents across the state to exercise caution when burning yard debris

March officially signals the start of spring wildfire season, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to practice caution and prioritize safety when burning leaves, limbs and other yard waste.

Corn growers' referendum to be held March 14

The Corn Growers Association of North Carolina will hold a referendum vote of corn producers March 14 during regular business hours at county Cooperative Extension offices for a voluntary assessment on corn sold.

NCDA&CS seeking input on 2023 spongy moth control activities

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a public discussion of proposed treatments of the destructive spongy moth in Dare and Currituck counties after seeing an increase in reproducing populations from 2021 to 2022.