Press Releases

N.C. farmers reminded of March 5 deadline to apply for federal Quality Loss Adjustment Program

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler reminds growers that time is running out to apply for assistance through the USDA’s Quality Loss Adjustment Program. The deadline to apply is March 5.

2021 Got to Be NC Festival canceled

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Got to Be NC Festival citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

2021 N.C. boll weevil assessment remains at 75 cents per acre

The board of the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of North Carolina has set the 2021 boll weevil assessment at 75 cents per acre of cotton. The amount remains the same as in 2020.  

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.

NCDA&CS programs announce $1 million for research and development related to bioenergy and new crops

The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative and the New and Emerging Crops Program recently awarded $1 million in grants for 14 projects aimed at boosting bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state.

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.