December 31, 2013

Final Tobacco Transition program payment comes in January, Syngenta scientist named Tar Heel of the Year, and NC Seafood Restaurant at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 30, 2013

Joint Commodities Conference to focus on marketing, hog producers could see best margins in years, and Mike of Mae Farms with pork products in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 27, 2013

10th Anniversary of the Cow that Stole Christmas this week, Virginia grower breaks all-time corn production record, and Douglas Neill with firewood in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 26th, 2013

Potato farm controversy, some crops in NC rally late in the year, and Ertl tractors

December 24th, 2013

Fire ant quarantine set to begin, pork production booming, and telling stories around the Christmas dinner table about your farm and ag history. Rhonda talks Christmas eve procrastination and farmers markets.

December 23rd, 2013

Pork exports are down, and a lot is riding on the Farm Bill.

December 18th, 2013

PRRS is a swine disease that costs farmers hundreds of millions dollars each year. Whats being done?

December 19th 2013

Despite planting dates being all over the board this year, as it turns out, soybean crop yields were pretty good this year. Rhonda talks Christmas trees in the farmers market portion.

December 20th, 2013

This years National Cattlemens Beef Associations Cattlemens College is approaching, and during the program - cattlemen and women will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Molly McAdams - Co-Founder at Om3 - on what consumers are saying about beef.

Ag news 12-20

This years National Cattlemens Beef Associations Cattlemens College is approaching, and during the program - cattlemen and women will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Molly McAdams - Co-Founder at Om3 - on what consumers are saying about beef.


For the fifth consecutive year, Syngenta ranked among the world2019s top biotech employers, according to an annual survey conducted by Science magazine. The company finished as the No. 13 employer in this year2019s survey, placing ahead of several industry competitors.

The company is reported to have more than 5,000 research and development (R&D) employees who are said are passionate about bringing winning innovation into the hands of growers to help feed an ever growing population
This year, 3,656 respondents rated companies based on multiple characteristics, including what they saw as driving characteristics of top employers. The top three characteristics for Syngenta were identified as: treating employees with respect, being socially responsible, and doing important, quality research.

The complete rankings can be found online at the Science magazine website.

Last week - Kinze Manufacturing announced the world2s first electric multi-hybrid concept planter. This will allow farmers to change the seed hybrid they are planting automatically as the planter moves through the field. Rhett Schildroth - Kinzes senior product manager - explains what this new technology means for agriculture

Schildroth says the electric multi-hybrid planter will allow farmers to maximize yield in every part of their field without making compromises




And thats been your ag news for the Carolinas. For more ag news,log on to wptf.com key word agirbusiness today. Im, Tim Ryan

December 17, 2013

NC refocuses biofuel research efforts, no major issues expected as a result of new FDA guidance, and Vicky of LuMil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 13, 2013

NC Governor McCrory working to connect urban legislators with rural areas in the state, USDA talks salmonella reduction, and Patricia of Anders Soaps and Lotions in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 13, 2013

NC Governor McCrory working to connect urban legislators with rural areas in the state, USDA talks salmonella reduction, and Patricia of Anders Soaps and Lotions in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 13, 2013

NC Governor McCrory working to connect urban legislators with rural areas in the state, USDA talks salmonella reduction, and Patricia of Anders Soaps and Lotions in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 16, 2013

Time running out for special room rate for Joint Commodities Conference, Kay Hagen co-sponsoring RFS bill, and Jennifer with Rare Earth Farms now offering naturally raised pork in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 12, 2013

American Farm Bureau Federation goes to bat for the RFS, House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas, to file for short-term farm bill extension, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with Christmas time promotions at the market


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December 11, 2013

Ag broadcaster recognized by North Carolina Farm Bureau, farmland donated to City of Raleigh, and William of Still Fork Nurseries with 'natural' Christmas trees in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 10, 2013

One Medicine Symposium brings health care disciplines together, video series challenges 'superbugs' in meat products, and Donna of Donna's Wreaths and Swags in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 9, 2013

Growing e-cigarette market addressed at 2013 Tobacco Day, restaurants & deli's prime source of salmonella, and Chad with Quality Evergreens from Ashe County, NC at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 6, 2013

2013 Tobacco crop challenging, FSIS releases plan to reduce salmonella in chicken, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market with The Weekend Gardener this weekend and Holiday Open House at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 4, 2013

NC acres of winter wheat down from last year, farm bill quietly moving along, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market talking about the season's promotional events at the market in Raleigh.


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December 3, 2013

NC vet labs receive accreditation, Shuanghui Intl. secures additional funding and Stephen Wood with Dunn's Garden Center with mixed media Christmas decorations at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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December 2, 2013

Urban lawmakers should advocate for agriculture, too, the Bayer USA Foundation awards more than $70,000 to NC non-profits, and Cynthia of Michelle's Fresh Fruits with apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 29, 2013

Delayed farm bill could affect more than just farming and food stamps, USDA projects sizable net farm income increase, and Dina of D's Christmas Essentials with mixed media door hangers, wreaths, centerpieces and more in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 28, 2013

NC Christmas tree production a significant portion of state's ag economy, global trade deal will not be signed this year, and JL of J&C Greenhouses with Christmas trees, and commercial fire-retardant treatment on trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 27,, 2013

Tobacco Transition Program Payments subject to sequester funding cuts, still hope for a farm bill this year, and Gene of L&G Produce with last minute Thanksgiving meal items at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 26, 2013

North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation in ag exports, no farm bill and no budget deal either going into the Thanksgiving break, and Lucille of Brushy Mountain Orchards with NC grown apples at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 25, 2013

NC grower/processor looking at good holiday season for turkey, Henderson County has one of the best apple crops in years, and Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood with plants that can be decorated for Christmas then planted in the landscape at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 22, 2013

North Carolina Farm Bureau's state convention coming up, farm bill Big Four emerge from meeting saying deal is possible, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with State Farmers' Market talking about Pecan Day today from 11:00 to 1:00 at the Market.


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November 21, 2013

The fir is flying in the NC Christmas tree business, turkeys and hams get extra inspection at NC retailers, and


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November 20, 2013

EPA proposes lower renewable fuels standard for 2014, plan ahead for 2014 automatic spending reductions, and Dennis of Debra Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 18, 2013

RAM Trucks Superbowl ad worth $1 million to FFA, NCDA's Dig Into Local Challenge winner announced, and Barry of Bee Blessed Pure Honey in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 15, 2013

Season's first arctic blast not a sign of things to come, MF Global lawsuit dismissal denied and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist for the State Farmers' Market and Collard Day today at the Market in Raleigh.


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November 14, 2013

Soybean yield contest taking entries until December 25th, FDA looking at safety regulations for spices, 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, 1013

AP goes after ethanol in report, industry responds, communicating beef to a new generation, and Jenny of Swift Creek Nursery with blooming plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 12, 2013

NC Farmland Preservation Trust Fun now taking applications, 'We Care' message resonates with consumers, and Shane with Ya's Best Products with Cranberry Salsa back in the house at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 11, 2013

Not all communications platforms work for every farmer, final tobacco distribution could be smaller, and Sandra of Steve's Plants in the farmer's area with pansies and other winter blooming plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 8, 2013

Beaufort County Extension Director speaks on first Extension listening session, today's USDA report will be crammed with info, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market with Fall Craft Fair details today through Sunday.


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November 7, 2013

Soybean harvest catching up, Shuanghui International considering IPO, and Mr. Wise of Wise Farms with tunnel-grown strawberries in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 6, 2013

Farm bill by Christmas? Friday's USDA monthly crop progress report will come from new data, and Marlene of McLamb Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 4, 2013

NC Farmland Preservation Trust Fund taking applications, farmers deliver immigration reform message to House members, and Jim of Earthworks Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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November 1, 2013

NC Extension hosting listening sessions on realignment, House/Senate Farm Bill conferees meet for the first time, and Betty with Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 31, 2013

Chicken reaches new food safety milestone, SNAP about to take a hit without farm bill cuts, and Cynthia of Michelle's Fresh Fruits in the Farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 30, 2013

NC State sells Hoffmann Forest, House Ag Chair Lucas wants to get ag policy right, and Elsie Bynum with pumpkins at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 29, 2013

Georgia man behind bars in NC State Fair ride accident, many new things at this year's State Fair, and John of Longhill Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 25, 2013

Truth about animal ag misrepresented in recent report, October 30th should be a big day in Congress, and Kim of Tart Farms with pumpkins in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 24, 2013

NC Soybean Producers working on education, origin of PEDV in piglets identified, and Derek with Honeysuckle Farms with hot chocolate kits, herbal teas and other herb related items in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 23, 2013

Agriculture Today exhibit at NC State Fair featuring soybean production in North Carolina, US cotton industry establishes international partnership, and Jo Beth with Penny's Produce with the last of fresh market corn on the cob at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 22, 2013

Junior Livestock Sale of Champions at NC State Fair nets more than $97,000, Ag Secretary calls next 90 days crucial time for USDA, and Jeff of Roberts' Produce in the Market Shoppes with Halloween Candy at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 21, 2013

First responders learn techniques useful for farm rescue operations, farm bill conference will start once both chambers are in Washington, and Deva of Archer's Lodge Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 18, 2013

Raleigh woman to receive Women in Agribusiness Leadership Award, ag committee leaders meet about farm bill conference, and Joyce of Joyce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 17, 2013

Some do's when it comes to grain bin safety, Shuanghui International moving forward with Smithfield Foods, and Robert of Whitfield Farms with 18 varieties of apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 16, 2013

Some do's and don'ts for grain bin safety, US government will fine West, Texas fertilizer plant for explosion, and Stephen of Dunn's Garden Center with wooden garden decorations for Halloween in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 15, 2013

NC State Fair opens this week, NC food banks see increased demand due to government shutdown, and Carlie of Ronnie Moore's Produce with summer veggies in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 14, 2013

The House votes to hold formal negotiations, USDA meat safety inspectors on the job during the government shutdown, and Cyndi of Sugarloaf Orchards with apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 11, 2013

Farm laborers and organizations met in Durham over the weekend, Louisiana Ag Commissioner explains difficulties with government shut down, and Jenny of Swift Creek Nursery with fall plaintings in bloom at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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October 10, 2013

NC Economist: government shutdown slowing economy, Vilsack puts limited number of APHIS employees back to work, and Ward Howell of Howell Bros Farms with pumpkins and other fall d�cor at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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October 9, 2013

Ag Awareness Days educate young people about where their food comes from, trade issues brewing in Panama, and Monica Wood with the State Farmers' Market promoting tomorrow's pumpkin decorating contest at the Market.


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October 8, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner encouraged by sale of Smithfield Foods, traditional and social media platforms used to promote pork, and Sandra of Steve's Plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with pansies and mums.


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October 7, 2013

Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia coming up soon, food safety during government shutdown questioned, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh outlining the pumpkin decorating contest coming up at the Market.


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October 4, 2013

Federal government shutdown reaching into state agencies, hurricane watches up for the first time this year, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with info on WPTF's Weekend Gardener live broadcast on Saturday from 8:00 until 11:00 am.


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October 3, 2013

Government shutdown reaching deep into USDA, Senate reappoints farm bill conferees, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with Apple Day today from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.


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October 2,, 2013

Sale of Smithfield perceived as nothing but good, natural gas prices projected to be stable through the winter, and Michelle of Michelle's Fresh Fruits with NC grown apples at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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October 1, 2013

Use caution with outdoor burning this fall, boosting Smithfield Foods' exports a top priority for Shuanghui and Celia of Penny's Pumpkins, including extra large 'prize winners' at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 30, 2013

NC Forest Service goes on the offensive against Emerald Ash Borer, court deals blow to HSUS lawsuit and Sondra of L&G Produce with fresh greens at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 27, 2013

Weather outlook for the next two months still unclear, WTO rules in favor of the US in trade dispute with China over chicken imports and Porter's Farms & Nursery with fall pumpkins at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 26, 2013

NC State Plants for Human Health Institute releases findings on blueberries and green tea, quarantine area for Emerald Ash Borer expanded, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with NC State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Sweet Potato Day


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September 25, 2013

NC farmer speaks out on Food Dialogues, Smithfield sale approved by shareholders, and Deva of Archer's Lodge with fall perennials at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 24, 2013

NC Could have record corn harvest, House Judiciary Committee working behind the scenes on immigration reform, and Jo Beth of Penny's Produce with fresh market corn at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 23, 2013

House approves nutrition bill, NC farmers participate in Food Dialogues event, and Don Ledford of Carolina Boxwood with a wide selection of fruit trees for fall planting at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 20, 2013

NC Trust Fund Commission awards 2013 grants, much of food waste created by not understanding expiration dates on food, and Peggy of Sanderson Farms with certified organic muscadine and scuppernong grapes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 19, 2013

Grain sorghum yield contest now taking entries, US & Mexico streamline border food safety regulations, and Wendy of Earthworks Nursery with woody shrubs for fall planting in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 18, 2013

National Cattlemen's Beef Association offering internships for 2014, applications being accepted now, gas prices took to remain above $3.00, and Elsie Bynum of Bynum's Nursery with pumpkins, gourds, and mums in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 17, 2013

Outreach & education key to on-farm safety, China becoming even larger player in grain sorghum market, and Barry of Bee Blessed Pure Honey in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 16, 2013

This week is Farm Safety Week, a study is underway to study the validity of nutrition labels, and John of Longhill Nursery with perennials at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 13, 2013

NC peach season winding down, fears of another farm bill extension may be overblown, and Garreth of Millhouse Engraving in the craft shed at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 12, 2013

Straight talk about immigration reform, public awareness being created on food waste and Brad of SuperSod at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 11, 2013

Asian Soybean rust arrives in NC, NC & SC forestry endowment receives USDA grant, and Betty of Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 10, 2013

The country's ag commissioners meeting in Asheville on national issues, economist predict economy to accelerate, and Laurie of Lyda Orchards with the first chrysanthemums of the season in the farmer's area at the Stat Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 9, 2013

Farmers embracing 'weed free' concept, 2013 hurricane season the season that isn't, and Margaret with Perry Lowe's Orchards with the season's first apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 6, 2013

Farm bill doesn't have to be passed until end of the year, central part of the country experiencing a heat wave, and Farmers' Market Marketing Specialist Monica Wood on Grape & Wine Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 5, 2013

NC General Assembly overrides veto of Reclaim NC Act, Syrian conflict could get in the way of farm bill negotiations, and Carley of Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 4, 2013

The Food Dialogues coming to Raleigh, Shauanghui International secures funding for Smithfield purchase, and Adam of Naylor's Farm in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 3, 2013

NCDA celebrating Wine & Grape Month, consumer spending up in July, and Brian of McLamb Family Farm in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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September 2, 2013

Even in a wet year, irrigation pays off for one NC farmer, NC peach growers schedule referendum, and Amy of Cox Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 30, 2013

Bioenergy field day for all Carolina farmers, some NC residents could be forced into fracking and Sandra with Steve's Plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market with fall vegetable plants.


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August 29, 2013

NC State Dean of CALS talks food safety at annual forum, COOL on trial and Wendy of Earthworks at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 28, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner hosts 9th Annual Food Safety Forum, consumer confidence perks up in August, and Jeff of Roberts Family Farm in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 26, 2013

North Carolina's corn harvest numbers looking good, nation's largest retailer hosts summit to spur US manufacturing, and Robert of Whitfield Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 22, 2013

Ag community works to override veto of the Reclaim NC Act, Senator Kay Hagen talks ag and farm bill at NC Farm, and Diva of Archer's Lodge in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 21, 2013

Raleigh to host a Food Dialogues event in September, Proxy vote on Smithfield sale scheduled, and Kim of Tart Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 20, 2013

NC crops negatively affected by wet weather in latest crop report, new EPA administrator wants to strengthen relationship with ag, and Paige Key with Yah's Best Products in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 19, 2013

Long range weather guidance hard to pin down, organic consumers petition FDA on GM products labeled 'natural, and Hendersonville apples from Lyda Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 16, 2013

Scout soybeans with NC Soybean Yield Contest in mind, Smithfield's Tarr Heel, NC plant cited, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with details of the Weekend Gardener broadcasting live from the market.


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August 15, 2013

Time to scout for next wave of kudzu bug, future looking up for hog producers, and Marlene of McLamb Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 14, 2013

Wet weather affecting cotton crop, too, retail sales for July dismal, and Katie with Parson's Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 13, 2013

NC's Farmland Preservation Trust Fund awards grants, NC rural boradband initiative complete, and Janice of Pee Dee Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 12, 2013

Carolinas manage average wheat yield state-wide, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack underscores need for farm bill, and Betty of Walker Farms in the Farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 9, 2013

Local brewer looking forward to locally sourced hops, July retail sales characterized as sluggish, and Lisa of Johnson's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 8, 2013

NC research stations working to supply local brewers with local ingredients, EPA finalizes 2013 RFS standards, and Sarah Harrell of Harrell's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 7, 2013

One US Senator committed to curbing EPA, Farm Bureau explains hwo labor issue impacts consumers, and Lin with Local's Seafood in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 6, 2013

NC ag Commissioner's Food Safety Forum scheduled, National Farmers' Market Week in full swing, and Dina with Mack Moore Produce in the Farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 5, 2013

Creative thinking keeps former poultry producer on the farm now farming fish, word of planed hearings suggests Renewable Fuels Standard could be ammended, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms with shelled peas and beans in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 2, 2013

2013 Virginia Ag Expo in the books, HSUS campaigning for removal of farm bill provision, and Heather of Urban Oasis in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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August 1, 2013

Virginia Ag Expo underway today, meata industry joins in on immigration reform message, and Monica Wood talks Watermelon Day and largest watermelon contest today at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 31, 2013

Biofuels Center of North Carolina set to close, new report highlights importance of immigration reform to ag, and Matt of Naylor's Produce with several watermelon varieties in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 30, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner Troxler encourages small grain growers to participate in referendum next week, three commodity groups stand firm on positions in letter to congressional leaders and Wendy of Earthworks Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 29, 2013

Arrival of PEDV creates an 'all hands on deck' response, without nutrition concensus, House Ag Committee Chairman Lucas wants to move forward with conference, and Carmel of Langdon Farms in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 26, 2013

Foothills Pilot Plant takes local food beyond fruits and vegetables, Smighfield sale subject to more extensive review, and Lin with Local's Seafood in their new booth in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 24, 2013

Virginia's Land of Promise Farms chosen for diversity for VA Ag Expo, ag economist expects slow turn for beef industry, and Lucille of Brushy Mountain Orchards with peaches and apples at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 23, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner attends bill signing, USDA accepts 1.7 million acres into CRP, and Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 22, 2013

Smithsonian Institution's American Museum of History wants your stories, another step forward for the farm bill, and Jeff of Roberts' Family Farm in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 19, 2012

Ne ag legislation signed into law for North Carolina, Hong King IPO planned if Smithfield deal goes through, and John of Longhill Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 18, 2013

Issues with the farm bill continue, food price inflation stalls, and the Smithsonian wants your farm stories. Tommy of Michelle's Fresh Fruits with NC peaches in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 17, 2013

Conference Senate and House farm bills hits snag, Iowa Senator callss for scrutiny of Smithfield Sale and Annette with Linda Johnson's Family Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 16, 2013

Improvements to NC's DuPont National Forest and Recreation Center, ag research bill introduced in both US chambers, and Betty of Johnston County's Tart Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 15, 2013

US Senate agrees to conference House's partial farm bill, farmed fish production surpasses cattle production and Robert of Whitfield Farms with all the flavors of summer in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 12, 2013

North Carolina Department of Agriculture hosts fact-finding mission, farm bill of sorts passes the House, and Erin of Ronnie Moore's Produce in the farmer's area with fresh-cut herbs at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 11, 2013

Farmers' Markets continue to thrive with value-added services, Heart check mark driving beef sales, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on Peach Day today at the market.


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July 10, 2013

EPA aproves biofuel grass Arundo Donax, US wheat ban lifted in South Korea, and Margaret with Pee Dee Orchards with Winblo peaches in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 9, 2013

NC crops suffering with excesive moisture, Farm Bureau stands up for farmer privacy, and Doris of Kidd Farm and elephant garlic in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 8, 2013

NC poultry industry welcomes immigration reform, EPA approves Arundo Donax as a biofuels crop, and Monica with a sneek preview of Peach Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 5, 2013

Carolina poultry producer speaks out on RFS, NC Farm Act supports farmers and agribusinesses, and Tara of Bynum's Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 4, 2013

Former migrant farm family makes home and creates successful produce business in North Carolina, Americans love their grills, and Celia of Penny's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.


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July 3, 2013

The Goat Lady Dairy recieves Value-Added Producer Grant from USDA, more groups sound off on splitting the farm bill, and Amy of Cox Farms in the farmer's area with huge bell peppers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 2, 2013

North Carolina plants record wheat acreage, US House Republicans disagree on best path forward for farm bill, and Doneen of Roseland Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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July 1, 2013

Rain keeps coming to the southeast, Mexico restricts live pork imports from the US, Senate passes immigration reform, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce with things for the grill for the Independance Day Holiday at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 28, 2013

NCDA's summer restaurant promotion underway, Senate Hearing on RFS explores several 'what if's', and Jonathan of Johnson's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with fresh fruits.


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June 27, 2013

NCBA hosted North Carolina cattleman at the Young Cattlemen's Conference, ag spending bill no longer on legislative agenda, and Sandra of Steve's Plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 26, 2013

Getting soybeans planed has been wet, sloppy work, House farm bill defeat braings many issues for farmers and ranchers, and Jo Beth of Barefoot Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with sweet corn and field-grown tomatoes.


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June 25, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner discusses emerald ash borer discovery, and accusations fly regarding failure of farm bill in the House. J&C Greenhouses and carnivorous plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 24, 2013

NC & SC ag leaders speak out on failure of farm bill in the House, trasnperency vs information consumers actually want, and Lucille with Brushy Mountain Orchards with peaches in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh


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June 21, 2013

The United States House rejects the 2013 Farm Bill, weeds proliferating after rains, and Tammy of Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 20, 2013

Acting Deputy Undersecretary for USDA visits Triangle, RTP biotech scientist wins World Food Prize, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market outlining events on Blueberry Day, today at the Market.


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June 19, 2013

NC State CALS dean reveals results of listening sessions in meeting with faculty and staff, House farm bill vote could be a nail biter, and Parrish of Junior's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 17, 2013

Fight over food stamps and the farm bill far from over, recent reports shows Renewable Fuels Standard not the cause of increase in food prices and Sue of Scott Barefoot's with blueberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 14, 2013

Jan Archer of Archer Farms encourages pork farmers to reach out to consumers about how pork is raised and cared for, retail sales gain in May, and NC Strawberry season drawing to a close, plus Wendy of Earthworks Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 5, 2013

NC State Economist speaks out on sale of Smithfield Foods, Carolina corn crop does an about-face, and Bill of Urban Oasis with unusual plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 4, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner likes the Senate's budget proposal for ag, weekly crop progress report as close to real time as possible, and Brian of McLamb Family Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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June 3, 2013

North Carolina Pork Council speaks out on sale of Smithfield Foods, Severe weather affects farming, too, and Wendy of Earthworks Nursery with blooming Confederate Jasmine in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 30, 2013

Smithfield Foods announces sale to Chinese conglomorate, important cotton customers to see US production close up, and Senate expects to vote on farm bill next week, plus Sue of Scott Barefoot's in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 28, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler encourages farmers to prepare now for hurricane season, house ag chair speaks on recent farm bill markup, and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 24, 2013

Combines predicted to roll mid-June, crop insurance amendment involving tobacco defeated in the Senate, and Wanda of Stewart's Greenhouses in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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may 23, 2013

Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns speaks on the EPA, food show donates to hungry, and Mr. Wise of Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market with the season's first blueberries.


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May 22, 2013

Early southeastern corn continues to suffer, US Senate has begun 2013 farm bill debate, and John of Longhill Nursery with perennials and herbs at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 21, 2013

Laurel Wilt discovered in another NC county, Virginia farm wife and mother named America's Farmers Mom, and Margaret of Dean's Family Farm and strawberries


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May 20, 2013

Syngenta dedicates new research facility at RTP, Stabenow says farm bill could take some time in Senate, and Joyce of Joyce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 17, 2013

The 2013 Farm Bill passed out of both House and Senate committees and scheduled for the floor, Got To Be NC Festival underway, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with State Farmers' Market explains Greenhouse Vegetable Day at the market.


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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Lot's Going on in DC; House to cut Food Stamp Money; Lucas Pleased with Farm Bill Progress; Marbles to Launch Farm Exhibit; Farmer's Market


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Congress Marking Up Farm Bill; Senate Judiciary Resumes Immigration Reform; GMO a Hot Topic; Swindler Estes Dies; Farmer's Market Report


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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

SCOTUS Upholds Patent Law; Wet Fields Needing Nitrogen and Stabilizer; Eat Mor Bugz; Farmer's Market


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Monday, May 13, 2013

Tilapia Production a Viable Segment of NC Agriculture; Carbon Dioxide Levels Hit a Milestone; Americans Shun Farm Jobs; Wastewater Dumping Fined in MS; Farmer's Market Report


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May 9, 2013

NC State Extension Corn Specialist says it's not too late to plant corn, NC estate tax could be on it's way out, and Amy of Jernigan's Nursery with Mother's Day gift ideas at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 8, 2013

Carolina winter wheat crop taking a beating because of the weather, Senate immigration reform bill mark up set for Thursday, and Lee's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 7, 2013

NC's Ag Commissioner pleased with port expansion at Wilmington & Morehead City, NCDA offers new challenge to restaurants to buy local, and Ken of Pierce's Produce with Mother's Day gift giving ideas in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 6, 2013

NCDA's Market News Service offering new input cost report, Wall Street hits an all-time high, and Celia with Penny's Produce with strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 3, 2013

Duke University releases findings on converting hog waste to energy, Virginia mom names America's Farmers Mom of the Year for the Southeast, and Wayne of Walls Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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May 1, 2013

NCFB President comments on immigration reform legislation introduced into the Senate, consumer confidence continues to lag, and Jeff of Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 30, 2013

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler pleased with legislation introduced in the Senate to do away with redudant pesticide regulations, food price inflation predictions show moderation, not escalation, and Betty of Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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April 29, 2013

NC State Extension Associate explains benefits of auto-steer for production agriculture, China's bird flu impact on poultry production, and Monica with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on the Strawberry Day dessert contest.


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April 26, 2013

Sanderson Farms CEO discusses plans for new Texas processing plant, report shows benefits of biotech crops to farmers and environment, and Michelle of Stewart's Greenhouses in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.


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