December 30, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Monday, December 19, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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


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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Tuesday October 25, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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October 13, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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September 8, 2011

Food prices predicted to continue to rise, small business too apprehensive about economy to hire, Wwest Nile virus claims first Virginia equine, and corn yields looking grim. Lucille of Sugarloaf Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 7, 2011

Vilsack calls agriculture 'resiliant', financial woes couls stop the mail, Duke/Progress Energy mergers continues to move forward, and Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 6, 2011

Farm labor scarce due to immigration problems, no joy in latest jobs report, more casualties from Irene, John of Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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September 5, 2011

Ag Secretary speaks on ag economics, southern livestock being supported by northern hay, price of pasta rising, and Michelle of Michelle's Fresh Fruit at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 2, 2011

North Carolina's Coastal Plain drought free--for now, preliminary dollar figures for ag from Irene, top retailers and Erin of Westin Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 1, 2011

Salt water on crop lands a huge concern, NC's first ethanol plant recieves foreclsure bids, gleaned sweet potatoes for the needy and Pee Dee Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 31, 2011

Ag Secertary Vilsack tours ag damage from Irene, La Nina condition my continue, youg people returning to the farm, and Kelly of Jan's Berries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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Tuesday, August 20, 2011

Troxler Tours Irene-Ravaged Counties; Not All Losses Covered by Insurance; Great Dismal Fire Still Smolders; Summer Harvest at the State Farmer’s Market


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August 29, 2011

USDA steps up in storms aftermath, anemic growth for the second quarter, hay moving into drought-stricken southern plains, and Laurie of Lyda Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 26, 2011

NC pork producers prepared for Irene, government wide reg's review plan announced, Berkshire Hathaway invests in Bank of America, and J&C Greenhouses at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 25, 2011

Hurricane Irene continues to track to North Carolina, CBO releases red ink report, Colombian ambassador pushes for FTA passage, and Nancy Jo of Nancy Jo's Homemade in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 24, 2011

Virginia earthquake felt all the way up and down the east coast, farmers and livestock producers should prepare for Irene, SC governmnet is preparing for hurricane, and Catherine with Smithfield Flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 23, 2011

Hurricane Irene most likely headed to eastern seaboard, EEE claims first NC equine victim, NC Ag Commissioner's Food Safety Forum and Nina of My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 22, 2011

US Trade Representative Ron Kirk on FTA's, Cargill resumes ground turkey production in Arkansas, President Obama assures farmers about EPA requlations, and Jim of Earthworks at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 19, 2011

E15 labeling rule coming under fire, food & energy costing more, Johanns blames White House for delays in passing FTA's, and Angela of Heaven on Earth Organics at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 18, 2011

Cigarette makers sue, more people using food stamps, stagflation now a worry, and Bonnie of BonJon Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 17, 2011

Fitch keeps US credit rating at Triple A, ammonia lek at Union County chicken processor, economic picture no clearer, and Great Dismal Swamp fire rages on. Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 16, 2011

NC's crop progress report in line with national averages, good news at the gas pump, renewable energy industry focusing on federal supports, Renee' of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 15, 2011

July's retail sales numbers show gains, Townsends Crestwood Farms meetings get underway today, feral pigs running wild in NC and Kelly of McLamb Family Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 12, 2011

Little change in the weekly drought monitor, analyst projecting higher crop prices into next season, Wall Street roller coaster could be the new normal, and Leon of McLamb Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 11, 2011

Latest crop reports out this morning, southwestern drought to could affect overall grain supply, national forests, grasslands, positively impacting US economy, and Robert of Naylor's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 10, 2011

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack weighs in on credit downgrade, fuel consumption standards soon to apply to heavy-duty trucks, and Cindy of Sugarloaf Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 9, 2011

More downgrading by the S&P, crude oil plunges, CRP land grazing rules relaxed, and farmers' market numbers still on the rise. Josh of Sanderson Farms with muscadine grapes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 8, 2011

Unemployment numbers pleaseant surprise, senate leaders reach agreement to move with FTA's, global markets suffer, and Jennifer Porter of Rare Earth Farms in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 5, 2011

Source of slamonella-tained turkey pinpointed, one step forward, but nowhere close to the end, July retail sales surpass estimates, and Sandra of Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 4, 2011

NC State awarded $25 million food safety grant, source of slamonella outbreak baffline, unemployment numbers expected to be static, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Watermelon Day.


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August 3, 2011

Salmonella contamination in ground turkey, ag dodges Washington budget cuts, potential new ammonium nitrate reg's and Darren of the Cookie People at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 2, 2011

Townsends Crestview Farms to cease operations, SC peaches headed to Mexico, imported oil driving US trad imbalance, and Bridget of Bloomers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 1, 2011

Davie County chicken processor couold close, Morehead City sulfur plant on hold, economy growing slower than expectec, and Johnson's Peaches at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 29, 2011

House funding takes another swat at EPA, hay shortage in drought-stricken Texas, what's in store for the 2011 hurricane season, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 28, 2011

Poultry industry criticized in study, Vilsack says country can't simply cut it's way out of fiscal trouble, and Jeannie of Jeannie's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 27, 2011

Food price inflation projection on target, FTA supporters see passage on the horison, consumer confidence on the upswing, and Bill of Urban Oasis in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 26, 2011

Taxes drive debt talks, NC general Assembly passes legislation beneficial to farmers, poultry litter into electricity and Ottis of Linda Johnson's Family Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 25, 2011

Meat prices bound to risse, poultry and pigs affected by heat, too, new labels proposed for meat and poultry, and biodiesel continues improving energy efficiency. Nina of My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 22, 2011

Audit ends overtime for NC Stat Fair worker, heat wave continues, debt limit negotiations bound to affect ag, and retailers expanding to serve underserved communities. Brian of LaFarm Bakery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 21, 2011

Budget cuts bound to affect ag funding, additional e.coli testing gains backing, proposed decrease in postal deliveries and Lisa of Penny's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 20, 2011

FEMA slowly working NC tornado disaster claims, gold futures reach record, HSUS supports legislation to fine adutls attending animal fights, and L&G Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 19, 2011

Ne tree-eating beetle arrives in NC, NCDA adds new departments, new milk ads stir up trouble, and Sandra with Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 18, 2011

Latest CPI numbers show increases in cotton prices, the challange of fighting global hunger, the US is turning a corner on rebuilding fish populations, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh


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July 15, 2011

Retail sales slump due to buyers lack of impluse buying, Lumbee indians now filing for discrimiation compensation, Tyson donates Wilkes County land, and Kathryn of Smithfield Flowers at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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July 14, 2011

NC's G.K. Butterfield sponsors Title I legislation, healtier options at chain restaurants soon, humor being used to teach food safety, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Peach Day today from 11:00am until 1:00 pm.


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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

NC Drought Persists; REINS Act Passes Subcommittee; Coffee, Tea Drinkers Resist MRSA; Slowing Down Truckers; Perennials at the Farmer's Market


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July 8, 2011

EPA clears way for E15, debt ceiling discussed at the White House, retail slaes perking up due to good summer deals, and Paige Key of Ya's Best Products at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 7, 2011

SC Company recalls ham products, White House meeting today to discuss debt limit, legislation introduced to allow oil exploration off Virbinia's coast, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on the upcoming Peach Day desert contest.


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July 6, 2011

EU-S. Korea trade deal in affect, domestic sprouts safe for consumption, national plant diagnostic network trains pest first detectors and Shelly of Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 5, 2011

State parks looking to live within smaller budgets, debt ceiling deadline nearing, and food tastes better at smaller, quick-serve restaurants. Jim at Earthworks Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh says it's still a good time to plant shrubs.


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July 4, 2011

Senate recess no longer scheduled, preparing for that 4th of July cookout, Duke Energy petitioning for rate hike, and Renee' of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 1, 2011

Second largest corn crop on record in the ground, Pioneer Hi-Bred breaks ground on new NC research facility, BA oyster reefs to be restored, and Samantha of Tart Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 30, 2011

Planted acres report will raise questions, timing on pending FTA's in question, advice for a safe Independance Day holiday and Dorothy of Jernigan's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 29, 2011

Budgets hitting hard at ed education and research, sample of cuts being made at ag colleges and universities, consumer confidence continues to slide, and Vicki of Sanderson Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 28, 2011

FDA conductiong a review on menthol tobacco products, consumer spending curbed by high gas prices, NC mountians next winemaking tour destination, and Adam of Naylor's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 27, 2011

Economy still growing at anemic pace, tobacco compaies accused of ethnic target marketing, Coca-Cola to pass along higher input costs to the consumers, and Brian of McLamb Family Farms at the State Farmers' market in Raleigh.

June 28, 2011

FDA conductiong a review on menthol tobacco products, consumer spending curbed by high gas prices, NC mountians next winemaking tour destination, and Adam of Naylor's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 22, 2011

Cigarette warnings to change, FTC to invesstigate for oil price manipulation, deadline on pending FTA's fast approaching, and Robbie Cox at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 21, 2011

Senate 2012 budget still under development, FDA to oversee import safety, study to deepen Charleston Harbor approved, and John with Max Lee Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 20, 2011

Crude oil futures plunge, economic indicators restaurant industry poised for rebound, and Jamie of T&S Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 17, 2011

Senate ag committee looks at the CFTC reform, oilive oil has more helath benefits than originally thought, food prices rising faster than other parts of the economy, and Deva of Archer Lodge at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 16, 2011

Ethanol tax credit still alive, SC legislature to revisit immigration before end of session, CPI rises slightly in April, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Blueberry Day at the Market

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June 15, 2011

Barley contracts going to defunct Osage Biofuels to be honored, retail sales slow in May, wind farm coming to NC, and consumer sentiment back in negative terratory. Paige of Ya's Best Products at the State Farmers' Market; peach salsa.

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June 14, 2011

Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns wants EPA to consider costs of regulations, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler says that farmers' market season is in full swing, fuzzy math employed in determining pesticide contaminated fruit, and Angel of Linda Johnson Family Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 13, 2011

Oil production not keeping up with demand, Saudi Arabia to increase oil production in spite of OPEC's wishes, White House Rural Council established, and USDA reports child rearing costs. T&L Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 10, 2011

Farmers no to blame for rising food costs, feeding the world requires collaboration, Alabama trumps South Carolina's stringent immigration laws, and Donna of Barefoot Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 9, 2011

Poultry feed additive banned, plant pests and diseases targeted, OPEC meeting pushes oil prices upward, and Christina of Parson's Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 8, 2011

Pigford II takes another step, salmonella still largest culprit in food poisionings, fewer jobs advertised in April, and Leon of McLamb Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 7, 2011

German sprouts suspected in E.coli outbreak, 2011 Carolina shrimp harvest in peril, farmers' market season in full swing, and Shana of Mae Farm Meats in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 1, 2011

NFU asks congress to give ag a break, food prices could esclate, ethanol demand expected to double supply, and Michelle of Michelle's Fresh Fruit at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 31, 2011

Consumer spending up, but it's going into the gas tank, milk spill taken from toxic spill requirements, and Lisa of Penny's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 30, 2011

Seafood fraud, evergy programs on the budget cutting block, WTO strikes down COOL, and Penny's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 27, 2011

Budget & debt votes planned...to fail, forecast for retail food prices remains the same for now, price of oil affecting GDP growth, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 26, 2011

Dem's back President's delay of FTA's, immigrant labor a staple of ag, people not moving around the country, and Doneen of Roseland Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 25, 2011

It's now official to cook pork like red meat, home building up, but not enough, Farm Bureau estimates flooding impacting more than 3.5 million acres, and Nancy of Scott Barefoot's Farm at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 24, 2011

A delay in fiscal 2012 budget resoltuion, NC House proposed budget something NCDA can live with, and Biofuels industlry groups appeal to congressional leaders. Bonnie of Super Sod at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 23, 2011

4th Annual Got to Be NC Festival in the books, pork for Memoiral Day festivities, due to new immigration laws in Georgia, sweet onions could get very expensive and Janice of Pee Dee Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 20, 2011

Reduction in 'Gang of Six' stirs discussion, animal rights groups putting pressure on restaurants, and Deva of Archer Lodge at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 19, 2011

Potatoes under attack by USDA, tough economic times affect organic production, sea turtles coming ashore, and Perry with the Market Grill at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 18, 2011

Food prices rise again, first farm bill hearing scheduled, Washington focusing on domestic energy production, and Sandra of Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 17, 2011

Virginia delegation returns from Far East trade mission, Got to Be NC Festival underway on Friday, flavored milk products to disappear from schools, and Darren with The Cookie People at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 16, 2011

FTA's worth 19,000 jobs, Sec. Clinton confirms movement on FTA's, celebrity chefs promote pork, and Cleve at FM Framing in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 13, 2011

Flak over oil company tax breaks, big oil fights back, bill would provide open fuel standard, retail sales deceptively on the rise, and Bobby of Melvin's Gardens at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 12, 2011

Offshore drilling discussed in the House, President Obama focuses on immigration, wholesale gas prices dropping, and Bobby of Melvin's Gardens at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 11, 2011

Flooding not othe only concern along the Mississippi River, weather disasters pummel agriculture, gas prices causing consumer concern, and Megan of Barefoot Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 10, 2011

Ag sector lends helping hand to lowering unemployment, Best Dish in NC finalist announced, Celiac's Disease creating niche marketing opportunity, and William of Nancy Jo's Homemade Bakery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 9, 2011

GMO crop production continues to take a beating, SC to weigh in on Duke/Progress Energy merger, consumers could see relief at the pump, and Don Letford of Carolina Boxwood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 6, 2011

Smithfield voluntarily recalls product, new report on climate change and crops, challanges for US pork industry remain, and oil prices continue retreat. Monica Wood, marketing specialist at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh, and Mother's Day.

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May 5, 2011

Southeast's first wind farm coming to Albemarle Sound, bill introduced to stop ethanol subsidies, feathers into plastic...it could happen, and Monica Wood on Strawberry Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 4, 2011

Campaign launched to combat top meat myths, China imprisions people responsible for tainted formula, processing vegetable acreage down ad demand drops and Dorothy of Jernigan's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 3, 2011

AFBF says redundant reg's causing harm to farmers, construction spending flounders in first quarter, but tornado damage could boost permits, ethanol keeps gas prices down, cries from groups to eliminate oil and gas subsides, and Della of Big John Farmer's at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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May 2, 2011

P-M wins lawsuit with Missouri hospitals, NCBA balks at EPA's Clean Water Act proposed regulations, Alabama's poultry sector hit hard by weekend tornados, Growth Energy comments on gas prices, Texas and NM oil production could be shut down due to type of lizard, and Lisa of L&G Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 29, 2011

National Clean Water framework released, strong tornados in NC not the norm, latest tally to Japan's ag sector and Chris with Martin's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 28, 2011

Consumers compensating for higher food prices, president urges action on energy problems, KS congressman says it's time for congress to take serous action on spending, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Strawberry Day.

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April 26, 2011

NCDA established hotline assitance for producers with storm damage, evidence emerges that latest Mercy for Animals video was staged, the morning cup of coffee is going to cost more, and Nina of My Kids & Me Bakery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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