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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