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January 31, 2012

2012-01-31T06:35:00.001-08:00

Deadline to apply for NC cost share funds near, cattle numbers lowest since 1952, consumer spending flat, and Ken Pierce with Valentine's Day ideas at Pierce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 30, 2012

2012-01-30T06:18:00.001-08:00

China will never be self supporting, economy still growing at glacial pace, state look to pass "Ag Gag" bills, and Lucille of Sugarloaf Orchards in the farmers area of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 27, 2012

2012-01-27T06:18:00.001-08:00

National Sorghum Producers sees increased interest from NC producers, Agriculture leading economic success, Duke Energy recieves rate hike, and Nina of My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 26, 2012

2012-01-26T06:34:00.001-08:00

SC's immigration law under fire, Ag Sec. Tom Vilsack reiterate's president's commitment to rural America, and Scott of Heaven on Earth Organics at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 25, 2012

2012-01-25T07:20:00.001-08:00

Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina annual meeting scheduled, White House plan would downsize trade outlook, NPPC urges lawmakers ot oppose farm takeover bill and Helen Wise of Wise Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 24, 2012

2012-01-24T07:08:00.001-08:00

2011; the one that got away, economist says hog producers are making wise decisions, CPI for food continues to rise and Vicki of LuMil Vineyard in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 23, 2012

2012-01-23T06:32:00.001-08:00

Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler speaks out on Butterball raid, USDA proposing streamlining poultry inspections, and Betty of Tart Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 20, 2012

2012-01-20T06:39:00.001-08:00

EPA regulation response to legal action, 2011 cooler than 2010, NC in line for more disaster aid, and Melissa of Bramblewood Farms in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 19, 2012

2012-01-19T06:30:00.001-08:00

2012 Southern Farm Show to feature 50 new exhibitors, and Michelle of Mae Farms in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 18, 2012

2012-01-18T07:44:00.001-08:00

NC Ports could be more profitable with the help of agriculture, NC apples to travel fewer miles for processing, HSUS targets restaurant industry, and Lisa of L&G Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 17, 2012

2012-01-17T08:08:00.001-08:00

Pigford settlement filers speak out, OJ not likely to have fungicide residues at retail levels, Videlia onions to be expensive due to Georgia immigration laws, meat and poultry packages to have new nutrition labels, and Ruby of O'Neal Firewood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 16, 2012

2012-01-17T08:05:00.001-08:00

Three NC State students are touring China as FFA state officers, USDA reports final 2011 numbers, crop numbers counter-intuitive to higher commodity prices, and Renee' of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

2012-01-16T08:15:00.001-08:00

NC State FFA Students Touring China; 2011 Production Expectations Fall Short; Food vs. Fuel Debate Refuses to Rest; Produce at the State Farmer's Market

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Monday, January 16, 2012

2012-01-16T08:09:00.001-08:00

Contaminated OJ Determined Safe; Vidalia Onions; Fuel Economy Savings; New Food Labels Weeks Away; State Farmer's Market

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January 13, 2012

2012-01-13T07:59:00.001-08:00

NC farmers want to learn more about global markets, NASS summarizes 2011 crop year, and Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 12, 2012

2012-01-13T07:53:00.001-08:00

Expert discusses importance of risk managment, more honors passed out by Farm Bureau, Florida Freeze more extensive than originally thought,

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January 11, 2012

2012-01-13T07:50:00.001-08:00

NC Joint Commodity Conference trying new format, Progress & Duke Energy set new date for merger, Ag Research Service to close 259 facilities, and Sherry of the State Farmers' Market Restaurant in Raleigh.

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January 10, 2012

2012-01-10T06:29:00.001-08:00

Soil & water conservation founded by North Carolinian, Monsanto Foundation to support rural schools, and ag is underappreciated by the public. Cleve at the FM Frame Shop in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh is offering a sale.

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January 9, 2012

2012-01-09T06:19:00.001-08:00

New equine virus identified in NC, 2012 beltwide Cotton Conference a success, unemployment numbers drop, and Greta of Market Imports and their annual sale at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 6, 2012

2012-01-06T07:36:00.001-08:00

2012 Beltwide Cotton Conference sees increased attendance, impact of FDA's antibiotic ban hard to define, and Nina of My Kid's and Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 5, 2012

2012-01-05T05:51:00.001-08:00

NC State develops air pollution filter for swine and poultry facilities, FDA limits antibiotic use in animals, and Jennifer Porter with Rare Earth Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 4, 2012

2012-01-04T07:46:00.001-08:00

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to disclose budget cutting plans, oil prices leap, December manufacturing numbers rise, and Sim McIver at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 3, 2012

2012-01-03T06:37:00.001-08:00

2012 means new farm bill, new nomenclature for swine-origin influenza, final poultry rules announced, and Janice of Perry Lowe Orchards still with plenty of NC apples at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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January 2, 2012

2012-01-02T07:26:00.001-08:00

Undercover video to be used by Hoke Co. DA's office, Informa economist looks at new farm bill, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 30, 2011

2011-12-30T07:01:00.001-08:00

Butterball Plant in Southern NC raided for animal cruelty, unemployment numbers rise, eco-friendly way to dispose of Christmas tree, and Shane of Yah's Best Products and Carolina Caviar.

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December 29, 2011

2011-12-30T06:59:00.001-08:00

Conflicting statements out of USDA regarding animal antibiotics, EPA establishes 2012 renewable fuel standard, holiday shopping numbers wierd, but promising, and Vicki of LuMil Vineyards with New Year's spirits at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

2011-12-27T04:34:00.001-08:00

Pork Checkoff Campaign Gets Good Reviews; Senators Want Justice Served; Breakthrough Could Lead to Biofuel Advancements; Good Eats at The State Farmer's Market

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Monday, December 26, 2011

2011-12-26T06:18:00.001-08:00

We're Eating Less Beef; Keepseagle Settlement Filing Claim is Tomorrow; After-Christmas Sales at the State Farmer's Market

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Friday, December 23, 2011

2011-12-23T05:06:00.001-08:00

USDA Land Use Pattern Study; Farm Land Values Up; Wind Power Can Help Keep Farms in The Family; Farmer's Market Open 364 Days a Year

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

2011-12-22T09:05:00.001-08:00

Rep. Butterfield Introduces Hurricane Relief Legislation; Farm Safety net; Farmers Say Climate Change Is Real; Holiday Products at the Farmer's Market

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

2011-12-21T07:24:00.001-08:00

Christmas Tree Sales Strong; Pecan Thieves; Winter Storm a Blessing to Farmers; Bi-Lo Buys Winn-Dixie; Poinsettias at the Farmer's Market

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

2011-12-20T07:30:00.001-08:00

Conversation with Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler; Christmas Trees at the Farmer's Market

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Monday, December 19, 2011

2011-12-19T09:07:00.001-08:00

Year-round Farmer's Markets; Good News for Beef Eaters; Cotton Markets May Have Little Influence in Planting Decisions; Mistletoe Scarce; Frasers at the Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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December 16, 2011

2011-12-16T07:28:00.001-08:00

NC wind farm put on hold, Duke/Progress Energy merger hits snag, December hurricane predictions supended, and JL of J&C Greenhouse and fire retardant and flocked Christmas trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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December 15, 2011

2011-12-15T06:40:00.001-08:00

NC to see another boost in wheat acres, MF Global topic of ag committee hearing, shoopers back at after Black Friday breather, and Helen Wise of Wise Farms at the State Farmers' Market and tunnel-grown strawberries

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December 14, 2011

2011-12-14T08:02:00.001-08:00

Project to deepen SC's Charleston Harbor open for comment, real Christmas trees good for the environment, and Neal Thomas' firewood and baskets at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 13, 2011

2011-12-13T06:29:00.001-08:00

NC's farm income rises, Duke/Progress Energy merger reaches agreement with environmental groups, and time to get special orders in at My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 9, 2011

2011-12-12T06:23:00.001-08:00

SC official speaks out against state's new immigration law, consumer sentiment continues to rise, beef on and off the hoof continues to be attractive to theives, and Patricia of Ander's Soaps at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 9, 2011

2011-12-09T07:02:00.001-08:00

Administration opposes aditional farm dust regulations, groups request hearing on RFS, and Sim McIver of the State Farmers' Market and the Weekend Gardener at the Market Shoppes.

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December 8, 2011

2011-12-08T06:25:00.001-08:00

Farm dust regulation prevention act goes in front of House, GOP worried tha tpayroll tax extension will affect social security, and Sim McIver and the Week of Giving at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh

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December 7, 2011

2011-12-07T06:38:00.001-08:00

NC Christmas trees traveling west, proposed NC wind farm opposed, and William from Burnsville with Christmas trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 6, 2011

2011-12-06T06:14:00.001-08:00

North Carolina Christmas tre season in full swing, coalition reponds to propsed child labor reg's, House subpoenas MF Global's Corzine to testify, and Stephen of Dunn's Garden Center and custom Christmas wreaths at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 5, 2011

2011-12-05T07:35:00.001-08:00

"Nickels for Know-how" referendum passes with over 96% approval, 2012 farm bill debate schedule being formulated, eggs costing more than ever this holiday season, and Jennifer at Rainbow Meadow Farms with alternative meats for Christmas at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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December 2, 2011

2011-12-02T06:27:00.001-08:00

King tobacco may be on the way to being dethrowned, HSUS under cover videos resetting standars of humane animal treatment, and NC to test fracking proceedure.

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December 1, 2011

2011-12-02T06:26:00.001-08:00

SC's immigration law under fire again, ban on horse slaughter quietly lifted, and Ronnie Best, Manager of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 30, 2011

2011-11-30T06:28:00.001-08:00

Signup underway for Pigford II settlement, consumer confidence index continues to rise, and Poinsettias at Dew Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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November 29, 2011

2011-11-29T06:56:00.001-08:00

Hurricane Irene smacks NC cotton crop, soil and water management more important than ever, and Dina of D's Christmas Essentials at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 28, 2011

2011-11-28T06:41:00.001-08:00

NC's Christmast tree industry open for business, all may not be lost at NC's Townsend's Crestwood Farms, and Paul Church, Christmas tree farmer at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 25, 2011

2011-11-28T06:39:00.001-08:00

Feed prices for pork may be declining, time is running out to comment on proposed Labor rule affecting family farms, and Scott of Heaven on Earth Organics at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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November 24, 2011

2011-11-28T06:36:00.001-08:00

Farmer Kevin Gardner doesn't take Thanksgiving off, restaurants busy on Thanksgiving, higher commodity prices affecting consumers world-wide, and Ward Howell is selling Christmast trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Thanksgiving Day.

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November 23, 2011

2011-11-23T06:07:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving dinner; traditional versus organic, World Trade Organization rules on COOL, and Ms Britt of Britt Farms at the State Farmers' Market offers all the fixings for a North Carolina Thanksgiving dinner at the State Farmers' market in Raleigh.

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November 22, 2011

2011-11-23T06:05:00.001-08:00

Funding of the tobacco buyout program being questioned, NC Ag Commissioner celebrates Farm-City Week, climate change study released, and plant vendors are still doing business at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 21, 2011

2011-11-23T06:03:00.001-08:00

Turkey production steady, prices a little higher, continuing resolution moves forward, McDonald's looking for new egg supplier and Renee' at Ronnie Moore's Produce offers advice on cooking collards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 18, 2011

2011-11-18T06:52:00.001-08:00

USDA allocates dollars to improve trade, broiler industry set to cut back production, and Barbara of Linda Johnson's Produce on canning tomatoes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 17, 2011

2011-11-17T06:40:00.001-08:00

Supercommittee agreement still sought, oil futures break $100 a barrel, PETA asks Texas town to rename itself for one day, and Mae Farms in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh is now offering beef, Shana tells more.

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November 16, 2011

2011-11-16T06:55:00.001-08:00

Vilsack discusses challenges of creating smart, effective farm bill, new orginization to link veterans with ag careers, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 15, 2011

2011-11-15T07:04:00.001-08:00

"Nickels for Knowhow" referendum scheduled for Wednesday across the state, Japan expresses interest in Trans-Pacific Partnership membership, and Lisa of L&G Farms and fall greens at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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Friday, November 11, 2011

2011-11-11T08:38:00.001-08:00

Farmer's Outreach Program; Gates Funds New NC State Global Health Initiative; Fall Craft Fair at the Farmer's Market

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

2011-11-10T07:59:00.001-08:00

Secy. Vilsack to Asia; Biochar Studies Underway; Comfort Food at the Farmer's Market

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

2011-11-09T09:11:00.001-08:00

Proposed Child Labor Laws Would Prohibit Kids from Working on Family Farm; SCOTUS Rejects Petition Challenging Bio-Diesel Standards; Super-Sub-Committees Meeting in DC; Late Summer Produce at the Farmer's Market

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November 8, 2011

2011-11-08T05:45:00.001-08:00

Judge rules against new tobacco packaging, proposed new labor laws concern NC Ag Commissioner Troxler, no farm bill details from leaders yet, and John of Longhill Nursery and Encore Azaleas at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 11, 2011

2011-11-07T05:35:00.001-08:00

HSUS files complaint with SEC against Smithfield Foods, unemployment numbers slowly improving, study looks at consumer views on safety, and Mike Davis with Nancy Jo of Nancy Jo's Homemade at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 4, 2011

2011-11-04T06:40:00.001-07:00

House ag calls for regulatory title in new farm bill, retail sales numers continue to be positive, and Collard Day today at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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Wednesday November 2, 2011

2011-11-02T08:36:00.001-07:00

E. coli Pinned on State Fair; Lawsuit Filed Against SC's Immigration Law; Euro Debt Crisis Affecting Wall Street; Japanese Farmers Against TPP Deal; Restuarant Industry Sees Expansion; Eggplants at the Farmer's Market

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November 1, 2011

2011-11-01T06:25:00.001-07:00

NCDA watching e. coli investigation, senator concerned labor department adding to over-regulation of family farms, and collards coming to Britt Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 31, 2011

2011-10-31T06:33:00.001-07:00

Funding for Pigford II recieves judicial approval, consumer spending rides high on vehicle purchases and Catherine with Smithfield's Flowers with spreading pansies at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 28, 2011

2011-10-28T07:44:00.001-07:00

North Carolina's first freeze could be this weekend, or not, consumers considered unaware as to food contents, costs of battling the Great Dismal Swamp fires adding up and Encore Azaleas at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 27, 2011

2011-10-27T09:47:00.001-07:00

Supercharged veggies coming soon, changes to the food price inflation forecast, and beef supplies likely to decline further. Janice of Perry Lowe Orchards and Pink Lady Apples

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October 26, 2011

2011-10-26T07:08:00.001-07:00

Reforming “Factory Farms”; Open Fuels Standard Roundtable; Camellias at the Farmer’s Market

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Tuesday October 25, 2011

2011-10-25T08:13:00.001-07:00

A Near Record Attendance at the State Fair; Illegal Immigration and Agriculture; Snap Beans at the Farmer's market

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Monday October 24, 2011

2011-10-24T16:12:00.001-07:00

Unemployment Figures a Wash; Mock Tobacco Auction at State Fair; President Signs FTAs; Superfund Common Sense Act of 2011; Pansies at State Farmer's market

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October 21, 2011

2011-10-21T07:15:00.001-07:00

Crop input costs expected to be higher for 2012, the best gig at the state fair...the tobacco barn, NOAA issues winter weather prediction, and Ken of Pierce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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October 20, 2011

2011-10-20T06:18:00.001-07:00

President Obama to sign FTA's on Friday, biofuels at the NC State Fair, source of deadly listeria outbreak isolated

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October 19, 2011

2011-10-19T08:36:00.001-07:00

Wholesale prices see increase, Cultivate a Career exhibits debutes at NC State Fair, EPA will not regulate farm dust, and Joyce of Joyce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh talks about her new Redneck Wineglasses.

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October 17, 2011

2011-10-19T08:30:00.001-07:00

Wesley Wyatt, Mgr of the NC State Fair and Brian Long, Communications Director for NCDA, and Lisa of L&G Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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Fridah October 14, 2011

2011-10-14T09:32:00.001-07:00

Congress Passes FTAs for South Korea, Colombia, Panama; Pumpkins and Gourds at the Farmer’s Market

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October 13, 2011

2011-10-13T06:07:00.001-07:00

Health & safety of migrant workers in NC called into question, US House debates job creation, three pending FTA's pass congress, and Pat of McCracken's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 12, 2011

2011-10-12T14:26:00.001-07:00

Moratorium on reg's could help turn economy around, soybean exports expected to rise, S. Korea would move quickly on US FTA, and Jennifer Porter with Rainbow Meadow Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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October 11, 2011

2011-10-11T07:25:00.001-07:00

NC State Fair underway this week, FTA's to recieve congress' full attention this week, and Tony of Walter's Trees & Shrubs at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 10, 2011

2011-10-10T06:23:00.001-07:00

Latest data shows economy NOT in recession, farm bill proposal wouls save $40 billion, US Forest Service working to reduce the number of broken baseball bats, and Kim of Tart Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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October 7, 2011

2011-10-07T07:00:00.001-07:00

Chatham County farmer announces intention to run against Troxler for Ag Commissioner, US economy at the mercy of European debt resolutions, and Ronnie of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh and the Weekend Gardener

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October 6, 2011

2011-10-06T06:36:00.001-07:00

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says new report bases conslucsion on outdated info, Obama's Jobs Bill could be DOA in the Senate, pig thefts surprisingly common during recession, and Sim McIver on Pumpkin Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

2011-10-05T07:50:00.001-07:00

FTAs Sent to Congress; NC Falls Behind in Hog Production; Rural Development Conference; Peanut Pumpkins at the Farmer's Market

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October 4, 2011

2011-10-04T06:46:00.001-07:00

Ratification of pending FTA's would be good for NC ag, USDA distributes millions to train beginning farmers, Duke and Progress Energy Exec's address nay-sayers, and Jim of Earthworks Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 3, 2011

2011-10-03T11:31:00.001-07:00

Consumer spending rises, meat proces continue to rise, report questions EPA decision on greenhouse gasses, and Margaret of Perry Lowe's Orchard at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 30, 2011

2011-09-30T08:19:00.001-07:00

Iowa widens lead in hog production over NC, some views of the economy deteriorate, joint statement on product safety released, and Sandra at Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 29, 2011

2011-09-30T08:16:00.001-07:00

Carolinas included in Tyson beef recall, Obama's ag cuts called into question, no hearing needed for Brunswick County, and Ronnie Best, State Farmers' market Manager on Sweet Potato day at the market.

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September 28, 2011

2011-09-28T09:05:00.001-07:00

Consumer confidence continues to be weak, human strain of H1N1 detected in African pigs, farmland becoming an investment haven for non-farmers and Stanly of J&J Greenhouses at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 27, 2011

2011-09-27T07:32:00.001-07:00

Weekend rains benfit parched SC, new farm bill plan introduced, Columbian ambassador supports FTA agreements, Libya to pump oil again, and Jonathan at Johnson's Peaches at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 26, 2011

2011-09-26T07:35:00.001-07:00

Irene's Tobacco loss in NC estimated over a third of the crop, EPA's Lisa Jackson told to back off dust reg's by the White House, Virginia revisses sewage sludge application rules, and Jenny of Swiftcreek Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 22, 2011

2011-09-22T08:42:00.001-07:00

Nevada's Harry Reid argued with republicans over disaster aid, NPPC satisified with GAO report, USTR files case against China over chicken imports, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist on Apple Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 21, 2011

2011-09-21T08:05:00.001-07:00

The IMF reassesing global economy, critics weigh in on Duke/Progress Energy merger, SCSU offering free well water testing, and Paige Key of Yah's Best Products at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 20, 2011

2011-09-20T07:24:00.001-07:00

Senators want EPA administrator to take a stance, ag research bill introduced, Hurricane Irene wipes out 4,000 acres of one farmer's corn, and Vicki with Sanderson Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 19, 2011

2011-09-19T06:20:00.001-07:00

Many Johnston County crops slavagable after Irene, survey suggests fewer American concerned about food safety, Duke & Progress request pass on economic hearing, and Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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September 16, 2011

2011-09-16T08:03:00.001-07:00

Sen. Hagan pleads for NC farmers affected by Irene, La Nina has returned, audit hearings prep lawmakers for future farm policy decisions, and Ward of Howell Bros. Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 15, 2011

2011-09-15T08:58:00.001-07:00

Craven County tobacco predicted to be a 100% loss due to Irene, NC wooing internationl food headquarters, VA's apple crop survives Irene, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 14, 2011

2011-09-14T06:22:00.001-07:00

Farmers to be compensated for damage to flooded fields, USDA to do more e.coli testing, economy on the mend, but slowly, and Sandra at Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 13, 2011

2011-09-13T06:15:00.001-07:00

New laws regarding feral swine take effect in NC on Oct. 1, legal fight against eastern NC airfield continues, more evidence of a sluggish economy, and Betty of Walker Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 12, 2011

2011-09-12T06:16:00.001-07:00

Latest look at crop production due out this morning, committee approves ag appropriations bill, drought persists in South Carolina, and Bonnie of Super Sod at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 9, 2011

2011-09-09T06:09:00.001-07:00

Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler sending proposals to the General Assembly, pilot hog waste system gains endoresment, Bernanke's speech on the economy unclear and Sim McIver at the State Farmers' Market on Grape Day and the Annual Daylily sale.

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