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North Carolina residents urged to watch out for spotted lanternfly during Fourth of July travel

Troxler names new assistant commissioner, promotes two employees to division directors

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently announced three employees who have accepted new leadership roles in the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

N.C. Pesticide Board announces case settlement

NC Forever Farms Program Announced; Inaugural NC Friends of Farmland Award Presented

The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced new initiatives to celebrate farmland preservation efforts across the state.

Economic impact of North Carolina agriculture and agribusiness reaches record $103.2 billion

 

Photo of agricultural leaders who spoke at the Economic Impact announcement.

Agriculture Commissioner Troxler to make major agricultural economic impact announcement

NCDA&CS to treat Spongy (Gypsy) Moth infestations in five N.C. counties

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will soon start treating for spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, infestations in several areas across North Carolina. Treatments are weather dependent and may start as early as May 31 and could continue through June 20.

N.C. Structural Pest Control Committee announces case settlements

The N.C. Structural Pest Control Committee has approved settlement agreements for 11 cases. Settlements involved cases in Beaufort, Caldwell, Chatham, Cumberland, Gaston and Wake counties. Following are the agreements listed by county:

NCDA&CS receives $7.6 million to support CFSA FarmsSHARE food assistance program

The N.C.

NCDA&CS receiving reports of canine influenza in Durham and Moore counties

North Carolina veterinary officials have received reports of several cases of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) that have been confirmed to have been caused by the H3N2 canine influenza virus.  To date, all of these cases involve dogs that had been boarding at North Carol

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