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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