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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April 25, 2011

NCDa offers help to farmers affected by weekend tornados, 2012 Farm Bill public events appeal to all citizens, not just farmers, restaurant diners want more chicken and Michelle of Jernigan's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 22, 2011

NC's General Assembly makes storm aftermath cleanup a little easier, Taco Bell has beef with lawyers, poultry industry cries 'foul' on corn prices, and Amanda of Lee Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 21, 2011

NC governor addresses tornado damage, White House releases more Panama FTA information, US on verge of losing strong credit rating, and Janice of Dean's Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 20, 2011

NC Ag Commissioner tours tornado damage, world bank chief sounds alarm on rising food prices, Panama FTA agreement moving forward, and Connie at J&C Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 19, 2011

NC Ag Commissioner recounts agricultural damage from weekend tornados, Lee County horses lost in tornados, country's credit rating downgraded and Sandra at Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 14, 2011

Spending cuts in ag, Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center's Matthew Roybal, milk will not be included in oil spill rules, and Rhonda with E.L Wheeler at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 13, 2011

One budget down, one more coming up, SC senator threatened to halt all Senate business, oil prices move downward, and Cathryn of Smithfield Flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 12, 2011

Americans using less gas as prices rise, NC commercial fishing industry migrating to VA due to depth of Oregon Inlet, Pork Checkoff launches new ad campaign, and Tony with Walter's Fruit at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 11, 2011

Greenhouse gas regulation bill passes House, National Pork Producers Council testfies on pork exports, Donald Trump buys Virginia winery, and Marley of Britt Farms in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 8, 2011

Farm Bureau reports on cost of food, March's retail slaes numbers encouraging, price of cotton being reflected at retail level, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Herb Days.

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April 7, 2011

1099 reporting repeal on President Obama's desk, USDA proposes 'test & hold' requirement for meat and poultry, consumer spending still on the rise but slower than previous months, and Steven with Dunn's Garden Center at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 6, 2011

Proposed new meat inspection rules, time to vaccinate horses, fuel costs go beyon sticker shock for farmers and ranchers, and SC from jump to go ahead as planned. Bill Dement of Urban Oasis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 5, 2011

Budget deadline looms, Dig Into Local food shows, organizations form World Farmers Organization, and e.coli research yields interesting results. Mrs. Wise talks about her solar tunnel strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 4, 2011

Rural America continues to lead the way towards energy independance, USDA introduces Biopreferred label for 60 products, repeal of estate tax underway, and John with Archer Lodge Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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April 1, 2011

North Carolina set to plant the most cotton since 2006, but South Carolina farmers plan to plant more corn. No relief for high energy prices any time soon, and an NC food drive makes it into the Guiness Book of Records. Monica Woods, Marketing Speicalist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh discusses Gourd Day on Saturday.

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