Thursday, December 27, 2012

Milk Prices Could Double; Farmers Worred Over Fiscal Cliff; A Happy Coincidence; Join Commodities Conference; Farmer's Market


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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Rep, Kind: Congress Neglects Its Duty; Southwest Water Study; Marijuana Next Big Crop?; Farmer's Market


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Friday, December 21, 2012

NC Farmer Places in National Yield Competition: Block: Farm Deal Unlikely Until 2013; USCG Meeting Coming to SC; US Talks Trade with China; Farmer's Market Report


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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Joint Commodities Conference; Fiscal Cliff Talks Continue; Cliff Scares Shoppers; Winter Weather Finally Here; HSUS Fundraising Efforts Exposed; State Farmer's Market Report


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December 19, 2012

Tobacco Associates, Inc. holding a referendum in January, issues with cattle producers affected grocery shoppers this year, USDA's NASS explains when 2012 Census of Ag forms are due, and Stephen of Dunn's Garden Center with holiday decor at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 18, 2012

2012 Census of Agriculture in the mail today, looking at beef in 2013, food prices expected to continue to rise, and Betty of Amy's Wreaths in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 17, 2012

TWo men in charge of averting US fiscal cliff, young farmer worries about farm bill delay, US pork industry on track for another record year, and Julie of Debra Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 14, 2012

Progress being made in mapping of genetic code of the Christmas tree, 2013 will be the last Beltwide Cotton Conference, three restaurants from the Carolinas make nation's top 100 eateries, and the Weekend Gardener at the State Farmers' Market this weekend.


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December 13, 2012

Application deadline for Farmland Preservation Trust Fund just days away, Federal Researve ties interest rates to unemployment numbers and Patricia of Anders Soaps & Lotions in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 12, 2012

Russia's contued ban on pork disappointing, farm bill push is on, impact of midwestern drought on corn supplies, and Sim and the Week of Giving at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 10, 2012

Normal Trade Relations with Russia progressing, congressional leaders a no-show at farm bill discussions, and Scott of Growing Green with hard to find gifts in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 7, 2012

Area of moderate drought in North Carolina increases, illegal immigration rates dropping, NC General Assembly plans no action on illegal immigration, and Todd of Alleghany County with Christmas Trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 6, 2012

EPA approves grain sorghum use in biofuels production, annual Tobacco Day today in Smithfield, farm policy in 2013 could look a great deal different, and Dorothy of Dorothy's Bow's and Wreaths at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 5, 2012

North Carolina ag sets export record, annual NC tobacco day coming up on Thursday, 2012 Census of Ag in the mail, and David of Nancy Jo's Homemade in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 4, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler frustrated with lack of action on the farm bill, annual Tobacco Day this Thursday, Midwestern farmers suffering from hay thefts, and Andy with Christmas trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 3, 2012

Grains sorghum considered a success in North Carolina, bleak outlook for farm bill in 2012, and Douglas O'Neal's firewood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 30, 2012

NC Forestry discouraging outdoor burning, US corn supplies continue to dwindle, and Donna of Donna's Christmas Designs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 29, 2012

Member of the NCDA International Trade Office recieves state award, former ag secretary talks fiscal cliff, AFBF working to head off tax increases, and Ken of Pierces Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 28, 2012

Consumer Reports bashes pork, National Pork Board fights back, consumer confidence up in October and Jim of J&C Greenhouses with flocked Christmas trees and other decor at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 23, 2012

Wake County judge puts temporary halt to night hunting for coyotes in five eastern NC counties, turkey moves from primarily 4th quarter product to a year-around product, and David of Nancy Jo's Homemade in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 22, 2012

How are pardoned turkeys selected? Cotton Inc. announces second 24-hour runway show, and Sheila of B&H Farms with Christmas trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 21, 2012

Humane Society of the United States wins big in animal abuse case, US House passes Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia, and Betty of Walker Farms in at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 20, 2012

Celebrate Farm-City Week, groups speak out on denial of RFS waiver, and Julie of Debra Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 19, 2012

NC Producer named finalist in 'Face of Agriculture' campaign, EPA denys RFS waiver request, and Summer of Tart's Strawberry and Produce Farm in the Farmer's Area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 16, 2012

The Carolinas represented in USFRA's "Face of Agriculture" nationwide contest, former ag secretaries suggest changes to USDA, cost of housing pushes consumer prices higher, and Pecan Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 15, 2012

Sanderson Farms abandons Nash County plant, retail sales look shaky for upcoming holiday season, and Al of My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 14, 2012

Politicians insure votes n lieu of fiscal reponsibility, poll shows agribusiness leaders see improvment in ag economy, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 13, 2012

NC Christmas trees going to Washington DC this weekend, the US likely to overtake the Middle East in oil production by 2017, USDA finds a few more bushels of corn, but still the lowest production since 2006, and Janice of Perry Lowe's Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 12, 2012

American agriculture had a big win in last week's elections, classic Thanksgiving dinner will cost a bit more this year, according to AFBF, shortage of feed grain causing meat prices to escalate, and Betty of Tart Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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Friday, November 9, 2012

Farmers Playing Catchup; More Regs to Come?; Talking Turkey; Corn Yield Contest Accepting Entries; Farmer's Market Report


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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Specialy Crop Grants Announced; Will Lame Duck Address Farm Bill?; Corn Yield Contest Open; Foreign Born Labor Issues Addressed; Farmer's Market Report


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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Troxler Re-elected NC Ag Commish; Crop Progress Report; Colorado Legalizes Marijuana; Record Spending on Presidential Campaigns; Taco Cannon; Farmer's Market Report


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November 6, 2012

NC's Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Accepting Applications, Prop 37 in California not consumer driven, and Heather of Penny's Produce in the farmer's building at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.



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November 5, 2012

NC's peanut crop loking very bood, AFBF's new labor program offers incentives to illegals, and John of Longhill Nursery in the farmers' building at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 1, 2012

Peak season for deer/auto collisions is here, beef beginning to lead the charge in higher food prices, and Sandra of Steve's Plants and pansies at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 30, 2012

Latest NC crop progress report shows marked increases over last year, reward offered in death of endangered red wolf, and Shane of Yah's Best Products in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 29, 2012

NC addresses migrant worker issues at national level, last economic snapshot before election day released on Friday, NC's row crop farmers benefiting from Midwestern drought, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 26, 2012

Hyde County producers working against Hurricane Sandy, meat prices poised to skyrocket, science doesn't back organics as healthier, and Elsie Bynum's pumpkins in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 24, 2012

Former NC governor recaps state's investment in biotechnology, rural vote important in presidential race, and Elvis of L&G Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 23, 2012

It's a wrap on the NC State Fair, concerns about the economy remain high going into the election, Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) dispenses grans & loans, and Barbara of Linda Johnson Family Produce with fresh chestnuts at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 22, 2012

Biotech crops path to feeding a hungry world, KC Board of Trade sells to CME Group, restuarant consumers reduce spending, and Lucille of Sugarloaf Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 19, 2012

Magic show teeaches kids about agriculture at NC State Fair, El Nino weather pattern not acting normal, relief at the gas pump, and Dianne of Tart's Pumpkins at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 18, 2012

Effectiveness of hand washing demonstrated at NC State Fair, pressure for GMO labelling is high, nationally, and Monique of Smithfield Flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 17, 2012

"Field of Dreams" at NC State Fair not just for kids anymore, consumer food prices stable in the second quarter, and Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 16, 2012

A child has died from E.coli contracted at the Cleveland County, NC fair, NC State Fair Junior Livestock sales net more than $86,000 for education, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney makes promises to farmers, and Betty of Tart Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 15, 2012

The Human Vine makes an appearance for the second year at the NC State Fair, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says the farm bill will come up in the lame duck congress, Cleveland County fairgoers become infected with E. coli, Karlee of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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October 10, 2012

The horticultural exhibits at NC State Fair continue to expand, effects of ethanol waiver could take a year, and Deva of Archer's Lodge in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 9, 2012

New pedestrian pattern to further protect public at NC State Fair, three cheers for tomatoes and your health, and Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh...


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October 8, 2012

Fall Wildfire Prevention week began on Sunday, NC State's Dr. Simon Shane says that common courtesy will keep people and animals safe at the State Fair, and Ron of LuMil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 5, 2012

HSUS President's motives for running for the Tyson Foods board questioned, NC grown Christmas tree to adorn the White House again, new Ford & GM vehicles approved for e-15, and Jeff of Roberts' Family Farm and Halloween Candy in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 4, 2012

Favorite brands of peanut butter safe, 2011 a sstrong year for cooperatives, time fo flu vaccinations, and Elsie Bynum with Bynum's Nurseries and pumpkins and mums at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 3, 2012

NC Looking to grow biofueld stock on spray fields, 2012 specialty crop research initative grants awarded, and Moncia Wood, Marketing Specilist with the State Farmers' Market and the Great Pumpkin Contest coming up on Thursday.


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October 2, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner frustrated with farm bill stalemate, SC's new districts to stand and John of Longhill Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 28, 2012

Farmers press congress for immigration reform, Producers world wide anticpated to respond to US drought, and Heather of Penny's Produce and pumkins at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 27, 2012

Mother Nature provides drying for peanuts, shortage of pork highly exaggerated, another leading food company weighs in on sow housing, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist on Sweet Potato Day today at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 26, 2012

Humane Society of the US files suit against USDA and National Pork Producers Council, cotton moving back to edible status, and Lynn of Locals Seafood in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 25, 2012

NCDA to talk new food safety reg's at October workshop, congress leaves Washington without a farm bill, and Janice of Perry Lowe Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 24, 2012

Asian Soybean Rust identified in two NC counties, farm bill will have to wait until after the elections, lack of a farm bill just the beginning of problems, and Vicki of Cedar Ridge Muscadines at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 21, 2012

January 2013 begins new release time for USDA reports, little change in food insecurity stats, and Jenny of Swift Creek Nursery and planting new shrubs in the fall at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 20, 2012

2012 Farm Bill appears to be going nowhere fast, legislation introduced to toss out new school lunch guidelines, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Apple Day today at the market.


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Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012

Following Sorghum with Wheat; Wheat Priduction Forecast Cut; Farm Bill Needs Support; RFS Revised; Farmer's Market Report


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Monday, September 17, 2012

Farm Bill Chances Slim This Week; "Pink Slime" Sues ABC; New Choices at the School Cafeteria; Farmer's Market Report


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September 12, 2012

2012 Cotton Field Day today, US debt rating in jeopardy, and Richard of Whitfield Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 11, 2012

Two NC ag research stations reach the century mark, Farm Bill Now rally scheduled for Wednesday in DC, Sandra of Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 10, 2012

NC electric coops recieve grants & low interest loans from USDA, benefits of organic meats under the microscope, the Who's Who of kudzu bug research to host field day at Edisto Research & Education Center, and Heather of Penny's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 7, 2012

Peanut growers learningmore about production, damage in Louisana could take weeks to assess, and Monica Wood discusses Grape Day at the State Farmers' Market today from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.


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September 6, 2012

Peanut field days underway with the 60th Annual NC Peanut Growers Association meeting, another party weighs in on the Savannah River deepening project and Paige Key of Yah's Best Products at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 5, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner's money safe for another year, lack of water due to drought means no more beef?, and Bill of Urban Oasis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 4, 2012

Thrills, Squeals, & Farris Wheels at the Mountain State Fair starting this week, work on inland South Carolina port continues, and fall planting perennials at Earthworks Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 3, 2012

Yah's Best was local before local was cool, HSUS investing in companies to use shareholder pressure to further agenda, and Michelle of Michelle's Fresh Fruits with the last of the summer peaches at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 31, 2012

Issaac loosens drought's grip, water may be limiting factor in food production by 2050, and Adam of Naylor's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh


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August 30, 2012

Sanderson Farms takes one more step to expansion in eastern NC, oil price surge temporary, and Janice of Perry Lowe Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 29, 2012

Food safety proceedures will always be needed, consumer confidence continues to lag, 2012 farm bill to have presence at RNC in Tampa, and Leon of McLamb Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 28, 2012

Workshop in food recalls coming up in September, Western Carolinas could see beneficial rains from Isaac, crop insurance companies very busy this year, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 27, 2012

Peanut products expected to be protein of choice...again, sunflower industry look toward high-oleic varieties, Fed chairman ready to help struggling economy, and Doneen of Roseland Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 24, 2012

Oil Prices fall on inaction by the Fed, final pork reporting rule released, Mid-western drought not improving, and Laurie of Lyda Orchards and the season's first apples at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 23, 2012

Sampson County ehtanol plant gets financial boost from USDA, Tropical Storm Isaac stirs in the Caribbean, West Nile Virus nothing to fool with and Diane of Junior's Farm in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 21, 2012

Answers from candidates at the NC Agribusiness Council's Candidate Forum, Mississippi River in trouble, SC moving forward with inland port and Betty of Walker Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 22, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner Encourages hurricane perparedness, gas prices highest ever at this time of year. E-15 clears final hurdle, and Tammy of Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 20, 2012

Reluctance to expand hog numbers good decision, Virginia working to put EBT in farmers' markets, and Tammy of Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 17, 2012

It's official; July was hot, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the hold up for the 2012 farm bill, drought resistant corn helps, but not a solution, and Monica Wood of the State Farmers' Market and the Weekend Gardener


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August 16, 2012

SC's Pee Dee REC to host field Day, silage may be too high in nitrates for livestock feed, Reagan-era Ag Secretary doubtful on farm bill passage, and Sandra of Steve's Plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 15, 2012

USDA steps in to stabilize livestock markets, Pee Dee Research Station schedules annual field day, and Jennifer of Rare Earth Farms with their Family Cookout Box in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 14, 2012

NC row crop production in good shape, corn numbers shouldn't go much lower and Connie of J&C Greenhouses at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 13, 2012

USDA's crop estimates contain few surprises, getting to the truth about gestation stalls rather than popular opinion, and Janie of Cox Farms, home of the orange watermelon at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 9, 2012

Recalled cantaloupes shipped to NC, SC & VA, President Obama encouraging passage of farm bill, hogs sent home from Indiana State Fair due to new pig flu and William of Nancy Jo's Homemade in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 8, 2012

RFS waiver request to EPA in question, students turning to agriculture in college, and Jonathan of Johnson's Peaches at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 7, 2012

Direct-to-consumer food sales benefit overall economy, farm production expenditures reach record high, and Jeff of Roberts Family Farm in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 6, 2012

New pig flu emerging as county fairs hit high season, first class for sorghum leadership program announced, and Brian of My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 3, 2012

NC Representative backs suspension of RFS, central US drought continues to ravage crops, House votes to extend tax cuts another year, and Betty of Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 2, 2012

US House Republicans won't extend farm bill, Hyde County's Mann Farms hosts Blackland Field Tour, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market and Watermelon Day at the Market on Thursday.


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Soybean Bug Research; Midwest Drought Continues Unabated; Producers Call for Ethanol Hold; Farmer's Market Report


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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Farmland Preservation Trust Distributes Funds; Livestock, Poultry Producers Seek Relief; Crude Prices Moderating, Gasoline...Not So Much; State Farmer's Market Report


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July 30, 2012

Drought couldn't be worse, and the new farm bill being held up in the House is making it worse for livestock producers, economy still moving forward at snail's pace, and Sugarloaf Orchards in the farmer's building at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 26, 2012

First food price projections for 2013 released, House Speaker John Boehner may consider farm bill extension, Sysco announces they will move from gestation-stall pork, and Perry of the Market Grille in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 27, 2012

Farm Bill continues to stall in the House, NC hog producer fined under Clean Water Act, Savannah River channel deepening fray continues, and John of Longhill Nursery in the farmer's building at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 24, 2012

New NC law has teeth when it comes to metal theft, container port at Wilmington a no-go, retail prices of proteins likely to rise by 2013, and Sarah of Harrell's Produce in the farmer's building at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 20, 2012

Virginia State Fair to be a family-friendly, agriculturally centered event, Midwestern drought to affect grocery store prices, White House fast tracks Charleston Harbor renovations, and Jim of Earthworks Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 18, 2012

AFBF's second quarter food prices fall, First Lady's heathier school challage exceeds goal, and Lisa of L&G Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 16, 2012

Wheat varietyy performance recommendations now available, House version of farm bill addresses southern concerns, Ag Secretary Vilsack highlights concerns with House Ag's farm bill, and Annette with Linda Johnson Family Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 9, 2012

Housse Farm Bill released by Ag Committee leaders, important piece of gestation stall debate lost, labor one of the biggest challanges in farming today, and Brian at My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 5, 2012

Wierd weather has explanation, E-15 approved for sale, but supplier can't get it, sorghum checkoff accepting applications for leadership class, and Cindy of Sugarloaf Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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Monday, July 2, 2012

Progress/Duke Energy Merger Approved; More Corn and Beans; Drought Worsens; Pretty Tomatoes, No Taste; State Farmer's Market Report


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June 28, 2012

Retail beef prices continue upward, Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law just muddies the water, and Local Seafood at the Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 27, 2012

Packaging changes could affect food prices, USDA's latest food price forecast shows little change, consumer confidence slips, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 26, 2012

NC Ag C ommissioner satisfied with Senate version of farm bill, most of Arizona's immigration law struck down by Supreme Court, oil prices continue downward spiral, and Doneen of Roseland Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 25, 2012

United States Farmer & Ranchers Alliance looking for spokespeople to promote agricutlure, Bank of America partnering with HSUS, and Vicki of Sanderson Farms with fresh cut flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 21, 2012

Cool, wet temperatured doing a number on grain sorghum, ASA stans up for national soy checkoff, and gestation stall-free list grows again, plus John of Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 20, 2012

2012 Precision Ag Field day in the books, farm bill negotiations get contentious, and Lee's Flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 19, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses the potential rein in of the EPA in the 2012 farm bill, EPA approves sale fo E-15, and Adam of Naylor's Produce with the season's first cantaloupe at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 18, 2012

President Obama makes dramaitc immigration directive, anothe rmajor food retailer joins the sow housing debate, and Tammy of Lee's Produce in the farmer's area with seven varieites of egg plant at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 15, 2012

More summer-like temperatures on the way, non-food energy crop production in NC gets a finanacial boost, and Barry of Bee Blessed Pure Honey in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 14, 2012

NC's Precision Ag Field Day coming up, SNAP program poised for a fight, falling gas prices push retail sales numbers down, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh...Thursday is Blueberry Day at the Market.


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June 13, 2012

Dry weather impacts latest crop reports from USDA, oil prices should remain steady throughout 2012, and Jo Beth of Barefoot Farms and the season's first sweet corn at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 12, 2012

New ethanol labels on NC gas pumps, ethanol keeping gas prices lwer, clean water act bill passes committee, and Brushy Mountain Peaches in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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June 11, 2012

NC livestock to be 'on stage' at NC General Assembly on Tuesday, cloture passes, farm bill negotiations begin, NC tobacco growers cautiously optimistic, and Michelle of May Farms and their new location in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 8, 2012

Tropical Storm Beryl moves the Carolinas near drought-free, would food prices moderate, survey reports on sow gestation trends, and Monica Wood on Crawfish Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 7, 2012

NC's Farm to School Program exceeds $1M mark, school systems largely suspend orders of LFTB, SC acquires wildfire fighting equipment, and Dew Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 6, 2012

NC beer makers to compete for NC State Fair medals, Savannah River Shannel deepeing project in South Carolina's Supreme Court, and Nancy Jo of Nancy Jo's Homemade in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 5, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner looking forward to farm bill debate, senate to begin farm bill debate today, wheat harvest getting a slow start and Travis with Britt Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 4, 2012

Animal rights activist gaining on legislative front, MC Donald's relsease plan for open housing for sows, and Donald of Kidd Farm and elephant garlic at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 31, 2012

Tropical Storm Beryl brings rain & one tornado, SC to consolidate two county FSA offices, NPPC CEO speaks otu about egg bill, and sweet corn at Jernigan's in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 30, 2012

USDA proceeds with office consolodation plan, cotton being considered for double cropping this year, consumers less confident in May and Ginger of Johnson's Berry Patch and Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 29, 2012

Never too early to prepare for the next hurricane, animal welfare expert Temple Grandin come out in favor of LFTB, and Kelly of McLamb Family Farm at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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May 28, 2012

Farm billt o be introduced in the Senate in June, free fishing weekend for Virginians next month, and Bill of Urban Oasis in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 25, 2012

Yellow corn plants product of wet weather, Virginia to resume log shipments to China, seven in 10 Americans cooking more instead of going out, and Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh


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May 24, 2012

Consumers will have to demand cotton for prices to rebound, El Nino risk rising for late summer according to climate models, proposed wind farm site could be hazardous to bald eagles, and Cox Farms in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 21, 2012

NC's Goodness Grows Program continues to expand, using forensic science to find crop pest preditors, and Jonathan of Johnson's Peaches in the Farmers' Area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 17, 2012

5th Annual Got to Be NC Festival underway Friday, Virginia farmers to be surveyed, Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler to continue to support NC agriculture, and Michelle of Michelle's Fresh Fruit in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 16, 2012

2012 Small Grain Field Days in the books, Farm to School Porgram gets financial boost, consumer prices in April steady, and still time to sign up for DCP, ACRE and other programs. Elsie Bynum of Bynum's Nursery in the Farmers' Area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 15, 2012

Got to Be NC Festival coming up, small grains field days conclude this afternoon, NC State's internationally known expert moving to Kansas State, and Jo of Barefoot Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 14, 2012

Got to Be NC Festival coming up, increase forecast for Virginia wheat, producer prices fall in April, and Janice of Pee Dee Orchards in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market and the season's first peaches.


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May 11, 2012

Domino's Pizza stands ground with animal rights groups, USDA releases expectations for coming crop season, and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 9, 2012

Century farmers erious about keeping the land for next generation, funding for bio-defense facility a must, and Sue of Scott Barefoot Farms and the season's first blueberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 8, 2012

SC's Diamond Pet Foods recalls several products, SC shrimping season underway, NC wildfire problem explains by NC Ag Commissioner, and first of three small grains field days today in Robeson County. EL Wheeler, hobby farmer from Johnston County at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 7, 2012

NC's State FFA convention to be broadcast live, USDA checking wasp for ability to battle kudzu bug, 2-year La Nina officially over, and Growing Green in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 4, 2012

Ag Secretary Vilsack attends Biofuel Center of NC event in Oxford, April retail sales numbers disappointing, NC apples sustain frost damage, and Wanda of Stewart's Greenhouses in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 3, 2012

Farm tour shows customers hwo their food is raised, VA Tech to host agroterrorism conference, and Monica Wood and Strawberry Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 1, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner pleased with DOL decision, wheat field days get underway next week, investor interest in agriculture growing, and Darla of Beth Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 30, 2012

Kids will work on farms for years to come, Senate Ag Committee approves farm bill, southern lawmakers see holes in farm bill safety net, and Bridget of Bloomer's in the Farmers' Area at the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh.


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April 27, 2012

Filing deadline for Pigford II settlement nears, NPPC concerned about Burger Kind announcement, MF Global execs wont' receive bonuses, and Kim of Tart Farms and strawberries.


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April 26, 2012

NC Ag Commissioner attends Syngenta event in Greensboro, some export markets suspend busines with US after BSE announcment, Burger King joins ranks with Wendy's and McDonald's, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Fourth Case of Mad Cow Confirmed in California; Best Dish Finalists; Consumer Confidence Remains Flat; State Farmer's Market Report


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April 24, 2012

Participation in quarterly surveys declining, direct payment see drastic cut in senate farm bill draft, and Jenny of Swift Creek Nursery in the Farmer's Area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 20, 2012

Western NC drought free, March temp's make record books, farmer son of Warren Buffett working to feed the hungry, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh and Herb Days at the Market.


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April 19, 2012

Many producers taking advantage of weather and planting corn early, bar bill progressing, grant funding for farm to school now available, and McLamb Family Farm now has NC-grown strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 18, 2012

NC's third event center dedicated, Savannah River channel project in court once again, food prices may be settling down, and Bonnie of Super Sod at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 17, 2012

Average age of NC farmer continues to creep higher, SC lake levels dnagerously low, retail spenidn rose in March, and Leon of McLamb Family Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 16, 2012

ICE raiding more farms & ag processors, consumer price index rises, government proposes incentive to protect endangered species, and Paige Key of Yah's Best Products at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 13, 2012

FDA Guidance concerns pork producers, meterologist says La Nina is dead, food aid reform in the 2012 farm bill needs serious attention, and Janice of Dean's Strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 12, 2012

FDA issues guidance on antibiotic use in food animals, Savannah River shipping channel project makes changes, nat gas prices continue to fall, and vegetable plants at Bynum's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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Monday, April 9, 2012

NC Schools Teach Farm Safety; Don't Bet On A New Farm Bill; CRP General Sign-Up Extended; Best and Worst Grocery Stores; Farmer's Market Report


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April 4, 2012

Investigation into origination of the term 'pink slime' being called for, US Sen Mike Johanns criticizes USDA's hesitancy on LFTB, and Nina of My Kids & Me in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 3, 2012

Peanuts will be the name of the game for NC ag in 2012, ham at the heart of the Easter table, report suggests commercial fishermen be more selective, and Catherine of Smithfield Nursery in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 30, 2012

USDA's Planting Intentions Report due out this morning, GDP growth high at the end of 2011, proposed legislation would stop certain EPA actions, and Monica Wood and the Car Care Fair at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 29, 2012

NPPC speaks out on COOL appeal, correcting misconceptions about 'pink slime', MF Global claims have informal market, and Wanda with Stewart's Greenhouses in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 28, 2012

NC State Fair goes green with soy-based products, BPI plants close due to 'pink slime' debacle, consumer confidence slips, and Renee' of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 27, 2012

NC wheat reliant on weather now, deepening of the Savannah River now in the hands of the feds, rising beef prices fail to slow US beef exports, and J&J Greenhouses at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 26, 2012

USDA mission trip to China gets underway, possible new EPA policy could have harmful effect on ag, Cape Fear River channel to be dredged, and Joyce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 23, 2012

SC Ag Commissioner adding irrigation to home farm, Bil introduced to prevent DOL from implementing ag labor restrictions, and some supermarkets discontinue selling ground beef with filler. Sandra of Steve's Plants in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 21, 2012

2012 planting decisions not easy, acreage intentions report due out from USDA on 3-30, USDA warning of fruadulent letters, and John of Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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March 20, 2012

NC Dept. of Ag offering food business seminar, SC looking at installing wind turbines at Augusta Co. landfill, burger chains alternate second place, and Ken of Pierce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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