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Dupont State Recreational Forest bridge named in honor of Bill Yarborough

Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler honored longtime N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services employee Bill Yarborough by naming the Dupont State Recreational Forest Little River Access Bridge in his honor.

N.C. Plant Conservation Scientific Committee to meet March 4 via Microsoft Teams video conference

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Commissioner Troxler will deliver State of Agriculture address virtually

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Commissioner Steve Troxler will deliver his annual update on the state of agriculture in North Carolina.  Due to the pandemic, this year’s address will be virtual.

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 and social media sites. Please feel free to use any of this content or contact us if you have any additional questions.  

Now is the time for tobacco transplant producers to test float bed water

Successful production of tobacco transplants starts with good water quality and with getting the right nutrient levels in the float solution. Growers preparing for transplant production should begin by having their source water tested by the N.C.

Winter storm brings ice, freezing rain, potential for damaged and downed trees across North Carolina

Ice and freezing rain can be common weather events during the winter months. These types of weather events can severely impact trees and forested areas across the state. The N.C.

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold virtual meeting Feb. 18

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Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler to Lead the N.C. Coalition for Global Competitiveness

 Two of North Carolina’s longest-serving and most respected statewide elected leaders will serve as new co-chairs of the N.C. Coalition for Global Competitiveness (the Coalition). N.C.

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 and social media sites. Please feel free to use any of this content or contact us if you have any additional questions.  

Industrial Hemp Commission to host a public meeting via conference call Jan. 29

WHO/WHAT:The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications.