December 29, 2010

EPA to control GHG's, new House rules will control spending, colder than normal December could translate to fewer insects come spring, and report warns that US is unprepared for agroterrorism. Jennifer Porter with Rare Earth Farms in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 28, 2010

The British Pig Executive contributing to swine welfare, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses upcoming farm statistics, and the CRP turns 25. Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh, collards for New Year's Day.

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December 27, 2010

Using Social Media Good for Agriculture; More Salad Bar Offerings in Public Schools; FSIS Proposes Humane Treatment Measures; Groups Push for Discontinuance of LAPS in Poultry; Court Delays Destruction of RRR Sugar Beet Plants; The Grill at the Farmer’s Market

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Kroger pet food recall initiated after testing at NCDA labs; Alcohol in holiday cooking; Still haven't finished shopping yet? Last Minute gifts at the Farmer’s Market


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Thursday, December 23, 2010

NC Ag Department audit finds lack of quantifiable data; NC farmer places in national corn yield contest; 17 million US households “food insecure”; Christmas items on sale at the Farmer’s Market

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Smithfield Foods fires employees for pig cruelty; Zublena to lead NC Cooperative Extension; CRP Flexibility Could Be In Next Farm Bill; Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act now law; USDA Offers Conservation Funding to Organic Producers;
Social Media Training for Farmers; Firewood at the Farmer’s Market


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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Senator Not Giving Up on Effort to Stop EPA Carbon Rules; Great Potential for Clean Energy Investment Growth; 16 New Republican Members of House Ag Committee; NC Ag statistics with Ag Commisioner Steve Troxler; Cranberry salsa at the State Farmer's market

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Monday, December 20, 2010

HSUS critic likes Smithfield's response to undercover investigation; NC agency wins grant to prevent Mad Cow; Christmas tree business flowers in Carolinas; Challenges ahead for ag policymakers; House approves Senate-passed Tax Bill; Holiday decor at the Farmer's Market

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December 17, 2010

HSUS targets Smithfield Foods' Virginia plant, Trees for Troops marks another successful year, 2012 Farm Bill to be written in 2012 and Rhonda with Todd of Alleghany County Christmas Trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 16, 2010

Sanderson Farms announces Nash Co. plant delayed, USDA will do an analysis on the new GIPSA rule, Dem's blocking passage of new tax deal, HSUS overhead takes 50 cents of every dollar donated, and good news and bad news for restaurants in 2011. Rhonda with Dolby Cole at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 15, 2010

Tax extension passes first Senate hurdle, VA judge finds against health care clause, EPA's Tailoring Rule has unintended consequences, and the competition for peanut acres in the southeast already underway. Mr. Wise of Wise Farms in the Farmers Area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 14, 2010

Congressional leaders question government over reach, ASA names new officers, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler talks up soil testing, NCBA releases outlook for 2011, and fresh-cut Christmas Trees from W&W Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 13, 2010

Little change in latest USDA reports, Johnson & Wales and NCSU teaming up to create a better strawberry for the Carolinas, and La Nina winter proving to be very interesting according to NC State Climatologist. Vicki with Sanderson's Wreaths & Garlands at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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December 10, 2010

OK's Frank Lucas to chair House Ag Committee, Obama signs Pigford II settlement, NC State Climatologist talks about the coldest December on record for the Carolinas and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 9, 2010

Korea finds second case of FMD, egg sales have rebounded after marketing campaign, union workers protest in downtown Raleigh, and Rhonda with Chad of Quality Evergreens at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 8, 2010

President Obama and the GOP reach a controversial tax deal, NCSU's Dr. Mike Walden discusses consumer habits in the new, frugal economy, and Sanderson Farms sees 'tough headwinds' for the poultry industry. Rhonda with Laurie and her poinsettias at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 7, 2010

US and South Korea reach trade agreement, NC's Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses food safety legislation, and final USDA-DOJ workshop scheduled for December 8th in Washington. Rhonda with Vicki of LuMil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 6, 2010

USDA's Rod Bain explores the new economy at Christmas time with NC State's Dr. Mike Walden, NCGA backs American Ethanol, Congress finds an end-run around new EPA reg's, and Rhonda Garrison at the State Farmers' Market with Marketing Specialist Monica Wood.

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Friday, December 3, 2010

Deficit Reduction impacts agriculture; House passes Hunger-Free Kids Act; ASA Action Alert issued; Pork Board CEO says consumers misunderstand agriculture; Christmas trees and more at the Farmer's Market

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Thursday December 2, 2010

NPPC Says Prtoducers Deserve More Than to be Taxed To Death; Food Safety Bill Stalled; FY 2011 Farm Exports Expected to Hit All-Time High; Christmas Past at the Farmer's Market

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December 1, 2010

President Obama hears from ag groups on estate tax, soybean farmers proving we don't have to choose between food, feed and fuel, the beginning of the end for Pigford II and Mike Davis with Douglas O'Neal talking firewood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 30, 2010

GIPSA rule finalization upcoming, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses bedbug infestations and safe treatment options, UK committee says cloned meat is safe--in theory, and Rhonda and Dolby Cole talk Christmas Trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 26, 2010

The Pork Checkoff launching new program, Russia sets new poultry import quotas, new food safety bill creating heartburn, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market with Monica Wood.

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November 29, 2010

HSUS to benefit from Pepsi program, Japan to use DNA testing to identify domestic beef, USB & ASA tenatively agree to begin reconciliation talks, and Rhonda with Dorothy of Dorothy's Bows & Wreaths at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 25, 2010

It's a sellers market for used farm equipment, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler says the state's Christmas tree crop is best ever, the Bi-partisan Policy Center releases plan to reduce national debt. Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market with Douglas O'Neal.

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November 24, 2010

Secretary Vilsack comments on China's soybean purchase, super sweet ptoatoes on the horizon, Murphy-Brown's Don Butler talks food safety, and President Obama to pardon turkeys. Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market with Janice of Perry Lowe Orchards.

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November 23, 2010

Senate approves Pigford II funding, Michigan's Stabenow now Senate Ag Committee Chair, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler, and Mike Davis with Helen Wise of Wise Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 22, 2010

EPA delays approval of E15 in older vehicles, AFBF president Bob Stallman explains the new USFRA, cap & trade legislation going nowhere, and bird flu diagnosed in Chinese woman, and Mike Davis with Stephanie Moore at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 19, 2010

Wilson, NC not anit-agriculture, just wants more information, Whole Foods develops 'humane' meat rating system and Mike Davis with Monica Wood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 18, 2010

NC Senator Kay Hagan fights for farmers, how will 2011 acres be allocated?, and fifth Justice-USDA workshop announced. Mike Davis with Julian Howell of Howell Bros. Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 17, 2010

Ag meteorolist talks dry weather patterns, tomato growers reach agreement with workers, AFBF economist looks ahead at commodity prices, Georgia-Pacific reaches deal with environmental groups, and Jay with Tart Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 16, 2010

G20 leaders agree on fossil fuel subsidies, Wilson, NC doesn't want poultry processor, NC ag commissioner Steve Troxler highlights National Farm-City Week, Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran discusses lame duck session, and Jennifer Porter at Rainbow Meadow Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 15, 2010

South Korea talks falter; Plan Offered Would Cut Farm Subsidies; Easier-To-Read Nutrition Labels; Pork Checkoff Welcomes the McRib; New Organization To Tell Agriculture’s Story; Boxwoods at the Farmer’s Market

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Friday, November 12, 2010

NCGA will look to Capture Opportunities for Corn Growers in Congress; Ag Secretary Vilsack Pleased with Ag Coverage in “Newsweek”; Push for Biofuels Consideration in Energy Bill, VEETC Extension; Craft Fair at the Farmer’s market

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Ag Commish Troxler says there’s no fat to cut; Report says GIPSA bad for farmers, ranchers; Feed Production School a success; Report projects third-largest record corn crop; Peppers at the Farmer’s Market

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

One more nail in the Clean Water Act Expansion's coffin; Without contracts, market disruptions could really hurt pork producers; Traders got the bullish cotton report they expected; Studies of rural grocery stores released; Fall goodies abound at the Farmer's Market

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November 9, 2010

Another egg recall, satellite inventory of land use underway, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler expands on November being Sweet Potato Month, and Jenny of Swift Creek Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 8, 2010

There could be more surprises in tomorrow's crop report, action by Federal Reserve raising eyebrows, meat eaters in for sticker shock in 2011, and Clem of Hand to Hand Farming at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 5, 2010

Cotton industry hasn't seen prices like this in quite some time, NCBA expresseds mixed feelings about election outcome, big changes ahead for agriculture in Congress, and Monica Wood on Collard Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 4, 2010

Republican control could impact pending FTA's, lame duck or bust for climate change legislation, new food safety directive issued, OK congressman epected to serve as next House Ag Chair, and Easing trade restrictions with Cuba may have gone away with the Dem's. Rhonda with Cathryn of Smithfield Flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 3, 2010

Japan wants to join trade talks, how many meals are in a pig?, poultry industry analysts lower expectations for 2011, and John of Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 2, 2010

Animal ag groups to release economic analysis of GIPSA rule, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler promotes water use workshops, and frong of package food labels coming soon. Mike Davis with Donald Wade of Wade Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 1, 2010

Change in leadership will change ag policy in Washington, trade talks with South Korea continue, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks biofuels, and Rhonda with Sandra of Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 28, 2010

WTO rules against US, beef exports to S. Korea almost back to pre-BSE levels, and Rhonda at the State Farmers' Market with Edna Lee of Debra Lee's Produce.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

FDA Calls For More Food Safety Managers; Orange labels Might Scare Motorists; Grants Released for Specialty Crop Research; Farm Bureau to Work With New Congress; Demands Spurring Good News in Livestock and Dairy Sectors; Perennials at the Farm Market

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Food inspectors with conflicts of interest; Record numbers at this year’s State Fair; New technology gives more accurate carcass readings; fall flowers at the Farmer’s Market

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October 25, 2010

Ohio Livestock Car Board sets penalties, biofuels supports announced, challanges outlined for the upcoming lame-duck session, and Rhonda at the State Farmers' Market visiting with Janice of Perry Lowe Orchards.

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October 22, 2010

Winter outlook from NOAA is dry, soybeans handled flood conditions well, and Rhonda with Allen of Scott's Pumpkins at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 21, 2010

Rinderpest declared gone, potato leader making a point with potato diet, and Rhonda visits with Edna Lee with Debra Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 20, 2010

NACD supports legislation to halt CWA regs, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed broadband needs in Red Springs, NC on Tuesday, beginning farmer-ranchers funds released and Mike Davis with Donald Wade of Wade Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 19, 2010

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler recaps the Junior Livestock Show & Sale of Champions at the NC State Fair, research shows that 30 years ago we made more foods from scratch at home. Mike Davis with Scott State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 18, 2010

Southeastern NC counties declared disaster areas due to flooding, Portia McKnight discusses the new NC Dairy Artisans exhibit at the NC State Fair and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market with Jeff Allen of Beth Moore's Produce

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October 15, 2010

Wal-Mart to buy more local produce, Natalie Alford tells us what's new at the 2010 NC State Fair and Mike Davis with Jennifer Porter of In the Red at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 14, 2010

Study into cause of CCD in question, soaring corn prices troublesome for livestock producers, USDA psyching kids into eating healthier lunches, and Mike Davis with Elsie Bynum at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 13, 2010

Moran and Peterson urging the President to act administratively on Cuban trade, feed costs expected to trim '11 broiler production, study highlights hog farmings' impact on local communities, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with Jo Beth Barefoot of the Barefoot Farms.

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October 12, 2010

2011 corn crop slashed, organizations say there'll be enough corn for all, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler talks about what's new at this year's State Fair, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with Cheryl of Roberts Family Farm.

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October 11, 2010

The Pacific Legal Foundation files lawsuit challenging EPA, mixing old corn crop with new crop improves grade, corn growers poised to meet all needs, and Mike Davis with Monica Wood on advance tickets to the NC State Fair at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 8, 2010

Public attitude toward trade a sticking point for Obama administration, weekly drought indicators show marked improvement, soy market access to Turkey in question, and Butterball debuts fully-cooked products. Mike Davis with Chrissy Porter of Porter Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 7, 2010

South Korea wants FTA approved, after flooding cotton crop should be salvageable, retail food prices fall in third quarter and Mike Davis with Monica Wood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 5, 2010

World-wide effort focuses on climate change, NPPC chairman of Competitive Markets Committee says to scrap new GIPSA rules, peanut prices could go higher in 2011, and NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler does fly-over of flood damage in eastern NC. Mike Davis with Joyce of Joyce's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 4, 2010

PQA Plus reaches milestone, bill would protect farmers from CWA permits, some peanuts benefit from rain, some don't, and winter wheat acres expected to soar this year. Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market with Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood.

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October 1, 2010

Early corn yield reports disappointing, weekly drought monitor shows improvement, and Mike Davis with Marketing Specialist Monica Wood on Pumpkin Day at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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September 30, 2010

CBO reports on permanent tax cut extensions, NC producer earns environmental award, Congress to leave town with any tax resolutions, and William Wise of Wise Farms with Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 29, 2010

Tobacco Buy-out deadline nears, NWS's Jeff Orrock say that we've not only rain, but really good rain, mandatory price reporting reauthorized, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with Bill Winborne of Fowler's Nursery.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Don't eat drowned veggies; Commissioner Troxler proposes Whole Farm GAP Certification; Mountain apples at the Farmer's Market

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Stephen Colbert testifies in front Ag Subcommittee; No more "Funny Honey"; Russia export ban leads to trade scramble; SE Asia Conference ruslts in strong sales; Healthy meats at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Baucus ready to address tax cuts; E-15 testing on newer vehicles nearly done; FAPRI sees stronger prices than expected; Cuba travel has interest; Homemade goodies at the Farmer's Market

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September 23, 2010

Reports notes job losses if estate tax returns: EPA accused of letting enviro groups lead charge on Atrizine ban; Annual ag salary survey; All-butter poundcake at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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September 22, 2010

$5 corn will cost livestock producers, CNBC sponsored town hall meeting omits Kansas FB president's question, groups pushing for food safety legislation, and William of Sweet David's Bakery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 21, 2010

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses the observation of Honey Month in the state, and Kelly at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 20, 2010

US and Japan discuss beef issues $60 million grant available for poultry growers, and Jenny of Swift Creek Nursery at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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September 17, 2010

Cotton export numbers far exceed estimates, latest drought monitor depicts worsening picture, immigration bill introduction possible, and Rhonda with Julian Howell at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 16, 2010

CRA petitions for HCFS name change, 2012 farm bill could be 'big tent' approach, US on defensive with WTO, bill would put food safety violators in jail, and Rhonda with Monica Wood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 15, 2010

CRP enrollment numbers announced, China & Inida emerging as cotton market wildcards, interference detected in food safety system, Congress back in town...briefly and Mike Davis with Renee Blackman of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 14, 2010

Smithfield to sell Butterball, our weekly visit with North Carolina's Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler, Japan plans no changes to beef policy at this week's meetings and Mike Davis with Shane of Yah's Best Salsa at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 13, 2010

Per acre yield for corn revised, wheat market inticing producers to plant winter wheat, the senate faces decision on Form 1099, and Mike Davis with Cynthia Barefoot of Perry Lowe Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 10, 2010

Almanace weather predictions released, Hurricane Earl leaves latest drought monitor unchanged, Smithfield Foods reports record first-quarter profits, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with Monica Wood.

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September 9, 2010

USDA's APHIS outlines measures to contain an animal health emergency, former Ag Secretary John Block speaks on the prospects of the 2012 Farm Bill, Whole Foods adds to meat labeling, and Mike Davis with Laurie Jones at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 8, 2010

EPA plans to move forward without Congressional approval, nematodes could be adding to this year's crop stress, Gary Crawford touts the return of the broiler industry, and Mike visits with Valerie of Wells Pork & Beef at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Putin Halt to Russia’s Grain Exports Long-Term; FAO calls emergency meeting to discuss wheat shortage; Americans using less energy; NC Mountain State Fair opens Friday; somethign different at the Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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Monday, September 6, 2010

Farmers dodge a bullet from Earl; final ag export numbers for 2010; Grape Day coming to State Farmer's Market in Raleigh this Friday

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Friday, September 3, 2010

NCSU Professor Says Northeastern NC Crops Could Be In Danger From Earl; Improving on Corn-Based Plastics; Cut flowers, grapes at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Prepration tips for farmers in the path of Hurrican Earl; ERS predicts higher 2010 farm income; ferns and mints and the Farmer's Market

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Farmers encouraged to be prepared for Hurricane Earl; Tour group looking at sorghum production; Student biodiesel initiative begins; prepare to harvest corn silage; corn and melons at the Farmer's Market

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

FDA discovers rodents, manure at Iowa egg farms; Egg Producers working to reassure consumers about egg safety; USDA/DOJ Workshop in Colorado; NC Ag Commish Troxler announces finalists is Best Dish In NC; Lots to do and see at the Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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August 30, 2010

FDA finds salmonella in chicken feed; USDA forecasts small CPI increase; Farm to Fork initiative demysitified; White House accused of boosting Lincoln's senate bid; melons at the Farmer's Market

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August 27, 2010

Pork producers' intent under question, livestock interests in Colorado for USDA-DOJ workshop, Russia & US debating chlorine use and Mike Davis with Jonathan of Johnson's Peaches at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 26, 2010

USDA says fall harvest off to fast start, SDS growing problem in soybeans, the global impact of Russian drought, and nutritional information to be standard menu information. Mike Davis with John of Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 25, 2010

Egg inspection rules have changed, former USTR fears for US trade policy, HSUS's Pacelle goes back to Ohio, NPPC Board Member speaks out against proposed GIPSA changes, and Mike Davis with Monica Wood at State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 24, 2010

New egg farm issues egg recall, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Mike Davis with Jeff Allen of Beth Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 23, 2010

Mixico activates US pork tariffs, researchers determining profitability of natural beef, GIPSA proposal has impact on livestock marketing, food safety regualtion and Mike Davis with Scott Blount at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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August 19, 2010

Rain show up just in time in the Piedmont, Sanderson Farms expands into Kinston, and Mike Davis with Sandra of Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 18, 2010

Animal rights groups get a 'recharge' at meeting in Washington, NPPC reacts to duties being imposed on imports by Mexico, and Ashley Knowell of Dean's Farm Market at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 17, 2010

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act substitute offered; Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses EP; Scuppernong grapes and more from the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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August 16, 2010

Big crops, big demank higher prices, record coen production is good news, World Ag Outlook Board Chair says "Forget about a world wheat panic, NPPC calling for renewal of mandatory price reporting, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market with Cynthia of Pee Dee Orchards.

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August 13, 2010

Russia may change mind on wheat export ban, Vilsack discusses administrations goal for doubling exports, ASA focuses on soy exports, H1N1 flu pandemic officially over, and Mike Davis with Charlie Russ of Backwood's Berries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 12, 2010

Senator pleads rural dusts's case to EPA, sky-high grain prices not 2008, yet, corn, soybean crops staying steady but cotton dipping to heat, three traceability meetings set, and Mike Davis with Jeannie Moore at Jeannie's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 11, 2010

National animal ID rules being developed, another fight over pesticide spraying, wheat ban affects on demand, and administration pushing climate change legislation. Vicki of LuMil Vinyards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 10, 2010

John with Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 9, 2010

Yield expectations in August Crop Report expected to be more acurate, Senate Ag Committte holds 2012 Farm Bill hearing and Nancy Jo of Nancy Jo's Homemade at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 6, 2010

Russia throws up new roadblocks to US poultry exports, report looks at health care reform legistion and it's affect on rural America, celebrating National Farmers' Market Week in Southern Pines and Patricia Anderson of Ander's Natural Soaps in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 5, 2010

UNC halts animal lab expansion, Sarah Blackland, Manager of the Carborro Farmers' Market and Monica Wood of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 4, 2010

Amendments of interest to ag possible in the Senate, soy considered a possible answer to Mexican obesity, BP oil spill could heat up climate change debate, climate change negotiations begin, and Meghan of Barefoot Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 3, 2010

AFBF Publick policy director discusses how election results could impact agriculture, our weekly visit with NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Vickie of Lu-Mil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 30, 2010

USTR preparing COOL comments for WTO panel, climate change legislation falters, US soy geing incorporated into Mexican school lunch program, FSA county committee nominations due, and E.L. Wheeler, hobby farmer from Johnston County at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 29, 2010

Cap & Trade may not dead, congress considering a more judicious use of antibiotics in livestock and Renee of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 28, 2010

GIPSA Rule period extended; Biodiesel usage at St. Louis Airport; OIG report vindicates USB; Brazil meatpackers suspending cattle purchases; Michelle's Fresh Fruit at the Farmer's Market

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July 27, 2010

Support remains to move some type of energy legislation, Senator's, our weekly visit with NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Katy with Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 26, 2010

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler elected president of Southern ag group, Shirley Sherrod gets call from President Obama, NPPC opposes more reg's for antibiotic use in food animals, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 23, 2010

Vilsack expresses regret in hasty resignation request, the World Series of Weeds coming up and Parish of Tart Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 22, 2010

New Animal ID program to be introduced in early 2011, H1N1 pandemic nears end, pork producer heading to Afghanistan, Russia poultry market re-opening and Jim with Earthworks Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 21, 2010

Income tax cuts in Limbo; USDA official resigns amid race controversy; Many attend "Respect The Rotation"; Legislation to protect local immigation laws introduced; Researchers unlocking genetic clues; Tomatoes at Penny's Produce, State Farmer's Market

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July 20, 2010

Farmers pay disproportionate amount of shipping costs; Vilsack says SNAP stimulates economy; Commissioner Troxler discusses workshops for entrepreneurs; Boehner backs moratorium; McLamb Family Farms at the State Farmer's Market

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July 17, 2010

Growth Energy proposes plan to shift US fuel policy, senate passes financial reform legislation, Pork Checkoff educates food retailers about "We Care" program, and USDA official testifies that lievestock antibiotic use and human health could be linked, as well as Megan of Naylor's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 14, 2010

Time is running short for action on estate taxes, former Ag Secretary Mike Johanns calls for immediate action on pending FTA's, House subcommittee to examine antibiotic use in food animals today, and Laura of Penny's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 13, 2010

Pork Board to meet, our weekly visit with NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler, USDA sees more meat, slightly lower prices, and Misti with Jeanie's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 12, 2010

Largest fine ver under FIFRA levied on Monsanto, Cuban Trade & Travel relaxation could hinge on release of political prisioners, House leader speaks out on energy bill, AFBF's 2nd Quarter Marketbasket survey up and Monica Wood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on the upcoming Peach Day.

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July 9, 2010

Farm bill possibilities discussed, NC State Climatologist Ryan Boyles discusses the latest Drought Monitor, organic and conventional eggs are largely the same, according to ARS research and Bill Dement of Urban Oasis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 8, 2010

Ohio Pork Producers Council defends decision to cooperate with HSUS, President Obama discusses export potential, and Janice with Pee Dee Orchards talks peaches with Rhonda at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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July 7, 2010

Animal Ag Alliance says HSUS deal with Ohio livestock industry a learning experience, Brian Whipker NC State Floriculturist from the Annual Landscape Color Field Day, and Mike Davis with Richard with Jan's at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 6, 2010

Ohio Livestock Care Board comes under fire for deal with HSUS, Mike Davis and NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discuss Conservation Easment Grants, and Mike with Tammy of Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 5, 2010

Farmers & Ranchers react to compromise agreement between Ohio livestock organizations and HSUS, Cuba Trade & Travel Reform Bill will be contentious moving forward, Mike Davis and Joyce Hollowell at Britt Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 2, 2010

Ohio ag groups strike deal with HSUS, easing Cuban trade embargo one step closer, no presidential recipe for climate & energy bill, & Mike Davis with Mr. Wise at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 1, 2010

Cotton & Peanuts, name of the game in the Southeast this growing season, hog prices remain strong, Vilsack thinks ahead to a time when Bt seed patents expire and Mike Davis with Monica Wood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 30, 2010

World leaders drop deadline for completing Doha round, FDA wants more guidelines for antimicrobial use, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses latest USDA/DOJ hearing and Mike Davis with Nina at My Kids & Me Bakery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 29, 2010

Mike McIntyre on the 2012 Farm Bill hearing in Fayettville, Mike Davis and NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Doris Kidd of Kidd Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 28, 2010

President Obama announces deal on poultry exports to Russia, Canada inks FTA with Columbia, and NCC looking for stable farm policy. Mike Davis visits with Leon of McLamb Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 25, 2010

President Obama says Health Care Reform no excuse to raise premiums, new variety of sunflowers advantageous, value of chicken litter in cotton production figured, Cuba interested in buying US rice, and Mike Davis with Sandra at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 24, 2010

ASA vouches for importance of Chinese market for soybean exports, Iowa's Chuck Grassley discusses illegal immigration, no delay for first US corn hipment to China in 15 years and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with Amanda of Junior's Farm Fresh Produce.

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June 23, 2010

Chinese currency to free up, food safety and nutrition bills casualties of 'short calendar', Iowa's Chuck Grassley wants to know how EPA's delay fits with President's plans, and Sarah Harrell at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 22, 2010

New livestock & Poultry marketing rules proposed, analyst says environmental damage due to oil spill bigger issue than gas prices, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Mike Davis with Sue Evans of Blue Moon Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 21, 2010

Smithfield makes offer to buy out Butterball partner, Scaled back version of tax extenders bill likely, Vilsack appoints National Pork Board members, availability of capital in the pork industry and Mike Davis with Brian of McLamb Family Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 17, 2010

Tax extenders still doesn't have votes, coalition formed to protect US livestock health, Monsanto's Mike Baker on corn earworm, and Robbie Cox of Cox Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 16, 2010

US beef & pork exports up sharply, Mike Davis and NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler talk tobacco trade, plus, Mike with Rhonda of T&S Denning Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 15, 2010

Season of soybean rust begins; The Other White Meat marketing campaign; Cuban leaders say pass restrictions legislation; Ag Commissioner Troxler on the Farm School Program; Daylilies at the State Farmers Market

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June 14, 2010

Senate defeats Murkowski resolution, County committee elections to be held, immigration reform & agriculture, and Sarah Harrell of Harrell's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 11, 2010

Practical energy & climate plan offered, BP could pay for Cap & Trade, refreshing pork's brand, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market and Leah Higgs of Dismal Farms.

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June 10, 2010

Report says FDA is being hamstrung in regards to food safety, NC Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Bryan Blinson and Mike Davis with Monica Wood on Blueberry Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 9, 2010

Reid wants energy bill, new hope for BSE test, Senate to vote on Murkowski resolution on Thursday, and quarterly produce numbers show gain. Todd Jernigan at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh has some of the seasons first corn on the cob.

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June 8, 2010

People's Garden reaches a milestone, our weekly visit with NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Michelle of Michelle's Fresh Fruit at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 7, 2010

Obama uses oil spill to promote climate change, RFA battling perceptions with facts, Ag Sec. Vilsack addresses changed in Japanese gov't and it's potential effect on beef trade, and Stewart's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 4, 2010

Resignation of Japan's prime minister means more waiting for US beef, coastal farmers and ranchers feeling impact of oil spill, comments from the Early Summer Row Crops tour in Suffolk, VA and Monica Wood from the State Farmers' market in Raleigh on Crawfish Day this Saturday.

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June 3, 2010

Pork Board to meetin during WPX, lack of biodiesel tax credit doing long-term damage, CSP deadline fast approaching and Monica Wood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 2, 2010

Biodiesel tax extension passed, results of grass-fed beef study, despite what some think, cotton energy efficient, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 1, 2010

Food safety gets attention during confirmation hearing, RFA files motion to intervene in lawsuit, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Roger at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 31, 2010

Obama stops domestic oil drilling, Monsanto rearranges Roundup business, Rod Bain unravels the mysteries of America's favorite treat...the hot dog, and early peaches are arriving at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 28, 2010

Corn Farmers Coalition announces effort for upcoming campaign, HSUS's Wayne Pacelle defends mission, and Sandra of Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 27, 2010

Obama wants authority to cut pork-barrel spending, new video depicts poor treaatment of animals, suveilance for foreign disease outbreaks crucial, EU debt might rain on pork's parade, and Monica Wood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 26, 2010

Grilling season is here, EPA working to dispell myths, comments from the USDA/DOJ poultry competition workshop and Candice of Langdon Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 25, 2010

Funding to settle Pigford II discussed, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler encourages farmers & ranchers to prepare for hurricane season, and Gail of Archer's Lodge at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 24, 2010

Brian Long from NCDA's Got to Be NC Festival, Financial reform approved by Senate, Pork Checkoff reaching potential new markets, Dr. Jim Dunphy talks about rain and Nina of My Kids & Me Bakery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 21, 2010

Temple Grandin on educating the public about animal agriculture, Casey Allen previews the Got to Be NC Festival, and humane certification program debuts new web site.

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May 20, 2010

Lack of tax credit crippling the biodiesel industry, 2010 tobacco contracts smaller, but not fewer, water skipping insect to control waterhyacinth, and KFC to extend the Double Down bunless sandwich.

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May 19, 2010

Food Terminology confusing, Murkowski Resolution could come to Senate floor, and Barry Hines of Bee Blessed Honey at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 18, 2010

Rains welcomed by growers and ranchers; Ag Commissioner Troxler talks up the Got To Be NC Festival; Strawberries at the State Farmer's Market

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May 17, 2010

Beef Agreement Between U.S. and South Korea Remains Unchanged; China Reopens to U.S. Pork; Healthy Child Act; AMS Sets New Food Safety Standards; A Mid-May Pork Update; Merrigan Outlines Details of New Farm Bill Program; Mae Farm Meats at the State Farmer's Market

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May 14, 2010

American Power Act introduced; Acres added to Conservation Projects; Vilsack responds to criticism from senators; pointed head cabbage at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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May 13, 2010

Corn in the ground; 2010 looks good for livestock; First Lady outlines Childhood Obesity plans; Swine surveillance program causes concerns; Blueberre plants at Papa and Gigi’s at the State Farmer’s Market

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May 12, 2010

Climate change bill to be introduced today, HSUS official denies desire to abolish animal agriculture, pork producers and the economy could suffer if FTA's arn't moved forward, and William of Sweet David's Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 11, 2010

Lincoln wants Pigford II settlement paid, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses the battle ahead for the budget, and Jennifer Porter of In The Red Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 10, 2010

More proglems cited with indirect land use theory, Sen. Saxby Chambliss of GA expands on immigration reform, and Kim Tart of Tart's Strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 7, 2010

Lincoln amendment causes stir, insurance for all crops could be future, looking for humane food? There's an app for that, pork industry leaving dollars on the table without trade deals, and Cindy of Smithfield Flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 6, 2010

National Summit of Rural America scheduled, soybean industry advancing at a rapid pace, children exposed to antibiotics have increased risks, and Doneen of Roseland Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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