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Commercial turkey flock tests positive for High Path Avian Influenza

A commercial turkey operation in Johnston County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C.

NCDA&CS will hold open house and tours for the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center

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Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is hosting an open house celebrating the completion of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ largest ever building project.

N.C. Plant Conservation Scientific Committee to meet April 7 at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center

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Western NC Agricultural Crop Loss Program expanded to include damages and losses incurred from freeze and frost in April 2021

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agricultural Crop Loss Program has been expanded to include farmers in six western counties that suffered freeze or frost damage to their agricultural commodities from April 2 to April 21, 2021.

N.C. Tomato Growers Association offering scholarship

The N.C. Tomato Growers Association is offering a $1,000 merit/need-based scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Any North Carolina resident who pursues a horticulture or agribusiness undergraduate or graduate degree at a four-year North Carolina college or university is eligible to apply.

NCDA&CS extends strong recommendation to poultry owners to continue strict biosecurity measures due to threat of HPAI

State Veterinarian Dr. Mike Martin has extended his strong recommendation to poultry owners to continue strict biosecurity measures due to the threat of High Path Avian Influenza.  These recommendations include keeping birds enclosed/indoors if possible.

N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of planting trees

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, and its importance is just as relevant now as when it was first recognized.

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet March 10

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The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports pertaining to Sentinel Landscape activities and reports on other Sentinel Landscape programs.   

 

NCDA&CS Agronomic Services staff offer timely fertilizer advice

Spring is a busy time on the farm with growers preparing equipment, working on lime and fertilizer applications, and making cropping decisions even as commodity prices are fluctuating daily. 

N.C. Forest Service urges residents to exercise caution when burning debris

With spring fire season upon us, the N.C. Forest Service is asking residents to prioritize safety and practice caution when burning debris. Escaped fires from burning debris continue to be the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina.