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N.C. cotton growers to vote on assessment March 31

North Carolina cotton growers will vote March 31 on whether to continue a checkoff program that supports their industry.

Commissioner Troxler promotes Davis and Lanier to NCDA&CS leadership positions

 

Commissioner Troxler promotes Davis and Lanier to NCDA&CS leadership positions

 

Commissioner Troxler promotes Davis and Lanier to NCDA&CS leadership positions

 

Commissioner Troxler promotes Davis and Lanier to NCDA&CS leadership positions

 

N.C. Pesticide Board announces recent case settlements

The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements for cases in Cabarrus, Currituck, Iredell, Lenoir, Pasquotank, Pitt and Union counties. Settlements involved cases of pesticide drift and improper selling and application of pesticides.

2022 N.C. boll weevil assessment remains at 75 cents per acre

The board of the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of North Carolina has set the 2022 boll weevil assessment at 75 cents per acre of cotton. The amount remains the same as in 2021.  

Twenty-two stores pay fines for price scanning errors

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Assistance available for farmers who suffered losses due to Tropical Storm Fred

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has opened the application period for the Agricultural Crop Loss Program for farmers that suffered losses due to Tropical Storm Fred.

N.C. Forest Service offers programs and services to help Avery County landowners manage woodlands

Over half of North Carolina's private forestland is owned by individuals and families, collectively making them the largest group of forest owners in the state. The N.C. Forest Service offers many programs and services to help owners manage their woodlands and Avery County Ranger D.J.