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Corn growers' referendum to be held March 14

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM

The Corn Growers Association of North Carolina will hold a referendum vote of corn producers March 14 during regular business hours at county Cooperative Extension offices for a voluntary assessment on corn sold.

NCDA&CS seeking input on 2023 spongy moth control activities

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a public discussion of proposed treatments of the destructive spongy moth in Dare and Currituck counties after seeing an increase in reproducing populations from 2021 to 2022.

Regional interest news roundup from NCDA&CS

Monday, February 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM

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. Please feel free to use any of this content in your publications or contact us if you have any additional questions.

2023 N.C. boll weevil assessment remains at 75 cents per acre

Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM

The board of the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of North Carolina has set the 2023 boll weevil assessment at 75 cents per acre of cotton, marking the sixth year at this rate.

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet Feb. 14

Monday, February 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM

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Equine infectious anemia found in 19 horses in nine counties

Friday, February 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM

A total of 19 horses in nine counties have tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). At this time, 17 horses have been euthanized to help prevent further spread. The counties include Duplin, Forsyth, Henderson, Mecklenburg, Randolph, Sampson, Surry, Yadkin and Wake.