RALEIGH – Staff with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services expect to begin treating spongy moth infestations in Waynesville as early as May 2 and could continue through May 5, depending on weather conditions.
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The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program has announced that 69 communities, 12 campuses and three utilities have been awarded 2024 Tree City USA, 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education and 2025 Tree Line USA designations.
WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will be meeting to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters. WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.WHERE: Steve Troxler Agricultural Science Center4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NCOr attendees can join virtually by Microsoft Teams
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,969 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 97% | Deep Woods – 79% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,680 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,979 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 97% | Deep Woods – 63% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,969 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 93% | Deep Woods – 60% | Fish Hook – 100%
The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect on March 21 due to hazardous forest fire conditions.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program is open and accepting online applications through May 4 from farmers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and drought and other weather-related conditions in 2024.The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is administering the statewide program as part of the more than $524 million disaster package approved by the N.C. General Assembly, with nearly $311 million designated for relief for farmers.
WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will announce the start of the application period for the Crop Loss Disaster Program and other important details for farmers who suffered ag crop losses in 2024. WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, April 1, 2 p.m.Gov. Martin Building4285 Trinity RoadState Fairgrounds, Raleigh
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,971 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 36% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100%