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North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet June 16

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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 and social media sites.

N.C. Pesticide Board announces recent case settlements

The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements for cases in Beaufort, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Nash, Pitt, Sampson, Union and Yadkin counties.

Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call July 1

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

 

Burn ban lifted in 26 North Carolina counties as conditions begin to improve

Effective at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, the N.C.

Wildfire activity increases across eastern North Carolina due to Friday's weather conditions

N.C. Forest Service personnel responded to an increase in fire activity Friday across eastern North Carolina due to fire weather. Temperature, relative humidity and wind all presented conditions conducive to wildfire.

'Poolside Pests' program encourages pool owners to look for and report nonnative insects

Photo of Asian Longhorned beetle

NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestation June 14 in Buncombe and Yancey counties

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will soon start treating for gypsy moth infestations in areas of Buncombe and Yancey counties.

NCDA&CS to treat gypsy moth infestation June 14 in McDowell County

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is expected to start treatments for a gypsy moth infestation June 14 in a 1,330-acre block near Marion in McDowell County.

Fireworks restricted in 26 counties due to burn ban; fire officials urge caution

The 26-county burn ban enacted May 24 prohibits fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices. With nearly half the state in moderate drought status and little rain in the forecast, N.C.