December 31, 2014

Georgia farmer speaks on 500 bushel-to-the-acre corn yield, new Cumberland County Board of Commissioners expected to decide on Sanderson Farms processing facility, and Paige with Yah's Best Products on everything you need to snack on for New Year's Eve and beyond in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

December 30, 2104

Number of certified meat handlers in NC explodes, consumers increasingly curious about what's in restaurant food, according to study, and Vicki with LuMIl Vineyards with all your New Year's party food and beverage needs in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 29, 2014

Farm Bill confusion remains, according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, nutrition survey forecasts what's going to be 'in' in 2015, consumers are still concerned about gluten-free food, and Jennifer with Rare Earth Farms with suggestions for New Year's in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 26, 2014

A second bacon recall in as many days, NCDA offering risk management workshops in the first quarter of 2015, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with post-holiday hours.

December 24, 2014

Bacon products recalled due to misbranding, avian influenza in the northwest curtails poultry exports, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with Christmas hours at the market.

December 23, 2014

NC Ag Commissioner looks back at 2014, the NC Bioenergy Research Initiative receives grant, and Robert with Whitfield Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 22, 2014

Christmas season can prove lucrative for cotton, wheat associations looking forward to normal relations with Cuba, and Suzanne with Mae Farms in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 19, 2014

Ag community applauds news on relations with Cuba, 2014 will go down as the warmest on record, and Todd with Jernigan's Nursery with fresh-cut Christmas trees in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 18, 2014

How to handle Christmas tree hitch-hikers, consumer prices fall in November, and Ken with Pierce's Produce with stocking stuffers and gift baskets in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

December 17, 2014

Monsanto Fund offering America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarships, California voters asked for it, and now they have it, happy hens and significantly higher egg prices and Cathy with Dunn's Garden Center with custom made wreaths, and other Christmas d�cor in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 16, 2014

"Buy Local" extends to firewood, too, gas prices perking up the economy, and Senate spending bill clips EPA...again, plus Joyce with Joyce's Produce with gift baskets and more in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 15, 2014

Winter a good time to look at EQIP programs for landowners, Congress continues to decrease EPA's budget, and Sheila with B&H Farms with North Carolina-grown Christmas trees in the parking lot of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 12, 2014

Key to cotton price recovery lies with China, largest school districts in the US want antibiotic-free chicken and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with info on Saturday's Open House in the Market Shoppes, the final weekend of the Week of Giving and WPTF's Weekend Gardener on location all Saturday at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 11, 2014

The pro's and con's of GMO labeling, younger generations are driving fresh food consumption and Dorothy of Dorothy's Bows and Wreaths with custom-made holiday d�cor in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 10, 2014

Tobacco economist expresses optimism for producers, leading food groups create a 'Back to Balance' coalition, and Donna of Donna's Wreaths & Swags with custom Christmas d�cor in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 9, 2014

Average age of the farmer creeps even higher, crashing crude oil prices, and Chad with Quality Evergreens with a wide assortment of Christmas trees, from 2 feet to 16 feet, in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 8, 2014

Climatologist release winter forecast, US House passes bill to stop executive action on immigration, and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses with poinsettias in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 5, 2014

President's executive order on immigration ill have little effect on ag, expect warm and dry temps through the 15th, and Peggy with Sanderson's Wreaths with cotton boll wreaths and more in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 4, 2014

US Tobacco Cooperative issues call for certificate redemption, 'fracking' pushing down natural gas prices, and Paige with Yah's Best Products with the flavors of the season for holiday parties and meals at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 3, 2014

NC State Tobacco Day coming up Thursday, restaurants see solid gain in October, due largely to lower gasoline prices, and Mrs. Wise, with Wise Farms with tunnel-grown strawberries, winter greens and firewood in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 2, 2014

NC Forest Service working on bountiful harvest of tree seeds, crude oil prices continue to slide, and Lucille with Sugarloaf Orchards with many, many apple varieties, cider and dried apples, all grown in the NC mountains in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

December 1, 2014

Sorghum Checkoff looks for more markets, consumers talk to beef producers about what they want and Carmel with Westin Farms with custom-made magnolia and mixed media wreaths for the holidays in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 28, 2014

Eastern Carolina Cattlemen's Conference coming up tomorrow in Sampson County, Consumers spent more in October, and JL of J&C Greenhouses offering flame-retardant and many colors of flocking on Christmas trees for commercial buildings at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 27, 2014

The first Thanksgiving, FDA publishes new rules on calorie counts at restaurants and other food service establishments, and W&W Produce selling NC mountain-grown Christmas trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 26, 2014

NC Christmas tree growers participate in the Trees for Troops program, calorie count for chains and prepared foods coming soon, and Mary Brooke with dessert shortcuts for Thanksgiving from the German Bakery under the tent in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving a great time to focus on local foods, November Cattle-on-Feed report shows first gain in over two years, and Stephanie with Ronnie Moore's Produce with fresh cut herbs and other fruits and veggies for Thanksgiving at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 24, 2014

Classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 still under $50, EPA delays Renewable Fuel Standard again, and Betty with Walker Farms with all you need for Thanksgiving dinner in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 21, 2014

Greenhouse gas standards could cost billions, attempts to rein in EPA begin on Capitol Hill, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on Pecan Day today at the market from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

November 20, 2014

Despite the thermometer, indicators are for a warmer than average winter, Cumberland County residents reinforce opposition to Sanderson Farms plant, and Jeanie with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 19, 2014

Turkey producers looking at a strong holiday season, US House to move EPA bills this week, and Janice with Perry Lowe's Orchards and apples, apple cider and dried apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 18, 2014

North Carolina set to harvest near record crops, #thankful4ag campaign helps food insecure families, and Tori with Debra Lee's Produce with the season's first frost bitten collards and other fall vegetables in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 17, 2014

North Carolina hosting one of five Food Safety Modernization Act listening sessions this week in Greensboro, Butterball sets up search engine for holiday cooks, and John with Longhill Nursery with herbs to be enjoyed year around, indoors and out in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 14, 2014

Homeowners encouraged to take part in state's analysis program, Americans eating at home more, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market with Colossal Collards Day at the Market today from 11:00 am til 1:00 pm

November 13, 2014

NC soybean harvest at half-way point, study calls GMO crops good for farmers and the environment, and Jay Tart with Tart Farms with makings for a hearty, cold weather soup, and firewood in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 12, 2014

Stakeholders from across animal ag industry represented on task force, for the first time in 60 years, pork production predicted to outpace beef production and Lucille with Sugarloaf Orchards with apples, apple cider, dried apples from the mountains of North Carolina in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 11, 2014

NC Farmland Preservation Trust Fund now accepting applications, veterans find a home in agriculture, and Sandra, with Steve's Plants with winter flowering annuals and perennials in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 10, 2014

This is the final week to comment on the proposed Waters of the US rule, National Forests host veterans free of charge, and Sondra with L&G Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

November 7, 2014

Farm Service Agency gearing up for new farm bill programs, Smithfield Foods releases second 'sustainability' video, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with the Fall Crafts Fair at the Market through Sunday.

November 5, 2014

Farm Service Agency county election ballots in the mail, new video available on sow housing, and Robert of Whitfield Farms with apples, sweet potatoes and tunnel-grown strawberries in the farmer's are at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 4, 2014

NC Farm to School Week underway, Farm Service Agency county committee elections now through the end of the month, and Jeanie with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

November 3, 2014

Cotton Inc.'s Crop Management Seminar Moves east for 2014, peak season for soil sampling moving in, and Wayne of Wall's Creek Nursery in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 31, 2014

Frost in the forecast, tobacco still in the field, consumer groups want bee killing pesticide out of Lowe's home improvement stores, and Jeff with Roberts Family Farm in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market with mix-and-match candy by the pound and healthy alternatives for trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

October 29, 2014

NC Soybean Producers to host food writers and bloggers, voting is now open for Faces of Farming & Ranching, and Derek with Honeysuckle Farms with drink and dip mixes in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 28, 2014

NC State Fair always improving, retail beef prices soar in 2014, predicted to moderate in 2015, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms with tunnel grown strawberries in the farmer's are at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 27, 2014

Pork additions at new fast food eatery, and Jennifer with Britt Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 24, 2014

147th NC State Fair enjoys good weather and attendance, Los Angeles city officials to consider making city a GMO-free zone, and Mrs. Bynum of Bynum's Pumpkin Farm with pumpkins, mums and gourds in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 23, 2014

NC Farm Service Agency offering informational meetings on farm bill selections, consumer prices see slight increase, and Bill with Urban Oasis with unusual perennials that can be planted in the fall located in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 22, 2014

NC Small Grain Growers Association educating the value of wheat at the NC State Fair, trading company suing Smithfield Foods over $2.6 million debt, and Bill of Urban Oasis with perennials to plant in the fall located in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 21, 2014

Changes for the Junior Sale of Champions at the NC State Fair create success, Perdue Farms offering an antibiotic free line, and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses with mums, pumpkins and apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 16, 2014

Carolina Premium breaths new life into defunct Siler City plant, cattle still at all time highs, and Betty with Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 15, 2014

One North Carolina farm tells the story of transitioning out of tobacco, McDonald's trying to win back customers by being more transparent, and Nichole with Porter Farms in the Farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 14, 2014

Ag tent at NC State Fair to house new exhibits in new location, world food prices lowest in four years, and Janice with Perry Lowe's Orchards with 12 apple varieties in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 13, 2014

USDA's latest round of reports reveal few surprises, House of Raeford to close another plant, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce with the last of the summer veggies and the fall veggies coming into the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 10, 2014

EPA announces comment period extension for Waters of the US rule, 100 billion and counting, feed from biotech crops is safe, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with info on Saturday's broadcast of the Weekend Gardener from the Market.

October 9, 2014

Dr. Ryan Boyles talks about the hurricane season that wasn't, proposed Waters of the US rules comment period extended, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market taking pumpkin decorating contest entries until 9:30 am today at the market.

October 8, 2014

Summer's temperatures were near normal, Raleigh State Farmers' Market hosting 29th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest, and Robert with Whitfield Farms in the farmer's area with apples at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 7, 2014

October is National Seafood Month, documentary 'Farmland' now available in digital format, and Cathy with Dunn's Garden Center with pumpkins, custom lawn cutouts and other fall d�cor in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 6, 2014

North Carolina receives $1.2 million in specialty crop grants, former Townsends plant in Siler City back on line today for Carolina Premium Foods, and Wendy with Earthworks Nursery with fall shrubs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

October 3, 2014

Tobacco Growers try to derail potential labor legislation, fire destroys Moore County hog house, and Monica Wood, marketing specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh outlining this year's pumpkin decorating contest.

October 2, 2014

Intense management creates high soybean yields, Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina adopts child labor policy, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on Apple Day, today at the market from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

October 1, 2014

Trans-Pacific Partnership talks continue next in Australia, high prices haven't deterred pork consumers, and Ward with Howell Bros. Farms with pumpkins at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 30, 2014

Cost-share money available for organic certification costs, National Pork Producers Council would like to see TPP talks to resume without Japan, and Lucille with Sugarloaf Orchards and a wide variety of apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 29, 2014

Online resource now available to help with farm bill decisions, students get involved in UNC's endowment fund investments, and Edie with Parson's Farms with pumpkins, gourds and all things fall in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 26, 2014

Review study shows GMO's in animal feed are safe, gas prices could soon start with a '2', and Vicki of Fowler's Nursery with everything fall in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

September 25, 2014

NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission awards 2014 grants, General Mills' shareholders reject 'no GMO' proposal and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market with Sweet Potato Day at the market today from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

September 24, 2014

Comment period for proposed Waters of the US rule closing soon, Butterball is the first national turkey brand with Humane Certification on all products and Ginny with Swift Creek Nursery with shrubs for fall planting in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 23, 2014

Sixteen NC counties make top 100 agricultural counties list, possibility of wind energy generation being studied, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmer's Market with a special event in the Market Shoppes this afternoon.

September 22, 2014

National weed science summits focus on resistant weeds, inflation for meat products staggering, and Sandra with Steve's Plants with the season's first pansies and fall vegetables in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 19, 2014

Ag Undersecretary talks energy independence in the Carolinas, projected world population in less than 100 years, and Tara with Bynum's Pumpkin Farm in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 18 ,2014

Tobacco buyout program coming to an official end in October, Sanderson Farm's Fayetteville, NC expansion on hold, and Dianne with Cyn-Mar Nurseries with the season's first garden mums in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 17, 2014

NCDA seeking public comment, North Carolina Pork Council to sponsor second Whole Hog Barbeque contest, and Jo Beth with Penny's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 16, 2014

NCDA's Market News Service offering new reports, new info on fat in the diet could be keeping meat sales steady and Margaret with Perry Lowe Orchards with the season's first apples at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 15, 2014

New informational video on antibiotic use in food animals available on SFNToday dot com, fast food loosing its appeal, and Barry Hines of Bee Blessed Pure Honey in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 12, 2014

CALS Ag Day largest ever, NC State Fair announces State Craft Brew contest winners and Scott with Growing Green Nurseries with succulents and Venus Fly Traps and other carnivorous plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

September 9, 2014

September is Wine & Grape Month in North Carolina, electricity generated by poultry waste on track, and Don with Carolina Boxwood with fall planting suggestions at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 8, 2014

Americans coming down in weight, but not far enough, restaurant traffic flat to declining, and Betty with Walker Farms with lots of unique fresh produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 5, 2014

First commercial-scale celluosic ethanol plant online in the Midwest, consumers purchase food according to cost, and Monica Wood, Marketing Director for the NC State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Grape Day

September 3, 2014

2014 Cotton Field Day will be two events in one, USDA reports less meat in cold storage, and Cynthia with Michelle's Fresh Fruits with the season's last peaches in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

September 2, 2014

Farmland Preservation Trust Fund dispenses grants, USDA awards funds for schools to serve healthier lunches, and Dana with Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with new crop sweet potatoes and watermelon.

September 1, 2014

After summer release of 'Farmland', moving to wider distribution, NC in line with national average on GMO crop production, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on holiday schedule for the market.

August 28, 2014

Cabarrus County farmer takes educating the consumer seriously, opinions vary as to growth rate of the economy, and Doneen with Roseland Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 27, 2014

State Farmers Markets looking closely at new food safety regulations, and Napa Valley wineries suffer major setbacks due to last weekend's earthquake, and Kim with Tart Farms with fresh corn and tomatoes in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 26, 2014

Ag Commissioner Troxler outlines fee schedule for forestry management plans, old Townsends plant to get another life, and Mathew with Naylor's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 25, 2014

Cotton prices steady in spite of market indicators to the contrary, China imports more US products, and Sandra with Steve's plans in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market with fall vegetable plants.

August 22, 2014

NC soybean producer on USB's 'See for Yourself' tour, Russian ban could have global effect, and Laurie with Lyda Orchards with the season's first apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 21, 2014

AFBF offers fun farm facts for kids in the classroom, term 'all natural' loosing credibility in the snack world, and Vicki with Cedar Ridge Vineyards with muscadine grapes, juice, cider and jelly at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 19, 2014

Latest crop progress report shows major increase in soybean production for North Carolina, bans already hurting Russian consumers, and Robert with Whitfield Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 15, 2014

Carolina Farm Stewards announce fall farm tour, peanuts excluded from Russian ban and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers Market with the first ever Honey Bee Day as well as Mike & Ann broadcasting the Weekend Gardener live from the Market on Saturday.

August 14, 2014

NC State Extension unveils new strategic plan, wet conditions expected to return, and Sue of Scott Barefoot's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 13, 2014

Bears run all over USDA's Supply & Demand reports, analyst says Millenials not eating as much sugar, and Lucille with Sugarloaf Orchards with the season's first apples from the North Carolina mountains at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 12, 2014

NC Ag Commissioner's 10th Annual Food Safety Forum scheduled, Port of Wilmington expansion slated to begin in the fall, and Chris of Chris' Peanut and Candy Company at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 11, 2014

National Farmers' Market Month rolls on, proposed Sanderson Farms plant in Cumberland County under fire, and Doneen of Roseland Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

August 8, 2014

Russian ban on US ag imports could be felt on North Carolina farms, dry conditions creeping back into the southeast, and Jo Beth with Barefoot Farms with corn and several tomato varieties at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 7, 2014

First equine deaths due to EEE reported in Carteret County, cool & wet conditions to persist through mid-August and Ron with LuMil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 6, 2014

North Carolina finalist for Sunbelt Ag Expo's Farmer of the Year, Gluten free labels must back up the claim and Tommy with Michele's Fresh Fruits and the latest peach varieties at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

August 5, 2014

Wine & grape industry maps strategic five-year plan, 2013 US farm expenditures topped $376 billion, and Kathy with bi-colored corn at Junior's Produce in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

August 1, 2014

National Chicken Council -- Americans eating more chicken, WH Group's IPO falls short of expectations, and Steven of Tacaro's Nursery with specimen maples and confers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 31, 2014

Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscience prototype to expand, the US economy shows good growth in 2nd quarter, and Monica Wood, marketing specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Watermelon Day today from 11:00 am til 1:00 pm with Largest Watermelon Contest weigh in at noon.

July 30, 2014

El Nino provides predictability of weather patterns, consumers making adjustments for high beef prices, and Stephanie of Ronnie Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 29, 2014

'The Business of Being in Business' workshop scheduled, the cost of a drought, and Tammy with Lee's Produce with nine different varieties of eggplant, and 10 varieties of peppers in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 28, 2014

Northeast Regional Biotechnology and Agriscience High School moving into third year in new location, Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup going organic, and Robert of Whitfield Farms with blackberries and other berries in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 25, 2014

House Ag Chair says something must be done about proposed waters rule, AFBF launches rural entrepreneurship challenge, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 24, 2014

US Senate talks childhood nutrition, NC State professor appointed to new ag research board, and Mathew with a variety of melons at Naylor's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 23, 2014

Request for referendum for the soybean Checkoff fails, 15th National Farmers' Market week coming up, and Vicky with Bloomers with terrarium plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 22, 2014

NC Ag Commissioner discusses change in sales tax exemptions for farmers, GMO disclosure rule taken off the table, and Stephanie of Ronnie Moore's Produce with several varieties of tomatoes in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 21, 2014

Faces of Farming & Ranching accepting applications, grocery shopping and social media, and Lucille with Sugarloaf Orchards with peaches grown in the mountains of North Carolina in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 18, 2014

Proposed waters of the US rule takes another hit in congress, Sanderson Farms eyes Cumberland County, and Mary Brooke with Analore's Authentic German Bakery under the tent in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

July 17, 2014

Tobacco manufacturer merger not a great concern for producers, healthier cafeteria options not getting passing grades, and John with Archer's Lodge with many varieties of purple cone flower in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 16, 2014

Special summer pork promotions underway, Smithfield parent to try IPO again, Margaret with Windblo peaches at Pee Dee Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 14, 2014

NCDA's 'Dig Into Local' restaurant week underway, drought conditions re-emerge in the southeast, and John with Longhill Nursery with perennials and herbs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 11, 2014

GMO's front & center at House ag hearing, NOAA and National Weather Service issue report on El Nino, and Marlene with McLamb's Nursery with several varieties of fig trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 10, 2014

Producers stepping back in time to control resistant pigweed, another group weighs in on Waters of the US Rule, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on Peach Day.

July 9, 2014

Southern rust in corn show up after Arthur, more American parents willing to pay organic price tag, and Dunn's Garden Center in the farmer's area with Boston Compacta ferns at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 8, 2014

Tar Heel State plants more soybeans in 2014, immigration reform truly dead for 2014, and Amy with Walker Farms with 15 different varieties of squash at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 7, 2014

NC Farm Bureau's Anne Coen demystifies new Waters of the US rules proposed by EPA, and NCDA's Ag Emergency Hotline will be open at least through today to assist farmers with an Arthur-related emergency, and peas, beans and other summer produce at Linda Johnson's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 4, 2014

NC Department of Ag opens ag emergency hotline for Hurricane Arthur, July is National Hot Dog Month, and Monica Wood with State Farmers' Market, open for business on the holiday.

July 3, 2014

Private use of unmanned aircraft for agriculture still a ways off, study shows processed red meat increases heart disease in men, and Brian of McLamb Family Farm in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 2, 2014

Summer picnic for 10 still under $6 per person, Bayer CropScience announces expansions at RTP, and JoBeth of Barefoot Farms with everything you need for your 4th of July grilling at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

July 1, 2014

July is 'Got to Be NC' month, parents seek GMO-free foods in the organic isle, and Betty Tart, of Tart Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 30, 2014

Fight over proposed EPA water rule changes heats up, NC senate working on ag records release protocol, and Barry Hines with Bee Blessed Pure Honey under the tent in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 27, 2014

Ag sector best part of the US economy in 2013, US could be exporting crude oil by August, and Jeannie with Tart's Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 26, 2014

Bee keeper always on the move, US consumers among most wasteful regarding food, and Sandra with Steve's Plants and colorful trailing periwinkle baskets at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 25, 2014

North Carolina's state FFA Convention wraps up with new officers, consumer confidence finally on the rise, and Janie with Cox Farms with the season's first cantaloupes in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 24, 2014

Farmers' Markets in full swing across the state, get ready to pay even more for pork, and Erin with T& S Denning with the season's first sweet corn in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 23, 2014

NC cotton acres stable, consumer prices up across the board and Sarah of Harrell's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 20, 2014

NC State's ASPIRE program helps rural kids get to college, steps pork producers should take after PEDv case confirmed, and Jonathan of Johnson's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 19, 2014

Looking at the future of agriculture through the information revolution, hot, sticky weather here to stay, and Blueberry Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 18, 2014

Cotton Inc. and NC State Working on a more eco-friendly method for cotton, solar power expanding in NC, and Mathew with field grown tomatoes at Naylor's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 17, 2014

NCDA traveling to EU to promote state's agriculture, EPA movement on adjustment to the RFS may be delayed til fall, and Bill of Urban Oasis with unusual perennials for sun and shade in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 16, 2014

Documentary 'Farmland' makes North Carolina Premier, GMO Answers creates open dialogue with consumers, and Derek of Honeysuckle Farms with unusual herbs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 13, 2014

Large organizations give back to their communities, corporate America weighs in on sustainability farming, and Paige Key of Yah's Best Products in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 12, 2014

Carolina premier of 'Farmland' tonight in Durham, business leaders nudging congress to address immigration reform, and Tara of Bynum's Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh, with instant color for the lawn and garden.

June 11, 2014

BASF's Research & Development starts with the farmer, consumers generally okay with GMO foods, and Carmel of Langdon Farms with blueberries and other North Carolina fresh fruits and veggies in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 9, 2014

RTP's BASF to host international media summit, USDA reveals research funding and other plans to combat PEDv, and Janice of Pee Dee Orchards with the season's first peaches in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 6, 2014

Dairy industry recognized during the month of June, USDA takes on challenge of meals for low-income children, and Crawfish Day coming up Saturday at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 5, 2014

President & CEO of NC Biotech Center to retire on a high note, weather experts keeping eye on Gulf of Mexico 'disturbance' and Janie of Cox Farms with all the flavors of summer in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 4, 2014

Debate over GMO labeling continues, EPA's proposed reduction of CO2 draws fire, and Christina with Dunn's Garden Center with summer annuals at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 3, 2014

NC Ag Commissioner shows off new equipment, new USDA numbers show a decrease in farms and farm land, and Carley of Ronnie Moore's Produce with locally grown mushrooms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 2, 2014

North Carolina Farm Bureau weighs in on GMO crops regulations, ag exports forecast look ahead to record year, and Sandra of Steve's Plants with heat loving plants for the summer in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 30, 2014

NC farmer 'retiring' from USFRA's Faces of Farming and Ranching, aggressive conservation key to food production, and Michelle of Michelle's Fresh Fruits with the season's first peaches in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 28, 2014

How National Ag Statics Service collects data and keeps it secure, former Osage Bioenergy plant up and running under new ownership, and Chia of Chia's Bouquets in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 27, 2014

NC Ag Commissioner suggests farmers start preparing now for hurricane season, immigration reform is important to voters according to survey and Brian at McLamb's Produce with strawberries in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 26, 2014

NC peach growers invest in their future, lawmakers differ on what to do about school meal standards, and Robert with Whitfield Farms with the season's first blueberries in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 22, 2014

cocorahs looking for rural volunteers, GMO's may save your morning cup, and Jo Beth of Barefoot Farms with strawberries in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 21, 2014

Shortage of tobacco plants escalates, Republicans blame lack of immigration reform on the White House, and Sandra with Steve's Plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 20, 2014

Economic impact of agriculture continues to grow, pork prices moving skyward with beef, and Amanda with fresh strawberries, lettuce, squash at Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 19, 2014

Crop insurance continues to be a win/win for farmers and taxpayers, EPA's estimate misses the mark, and Michelle with Wanda Stewart's Greenhouse with blooming plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 16, 2014

Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina responds to allegations from Human Rights Watch, strawberry season is in full swing, and Diane with Cyn-Mar Nursery and their final weekend at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 15, 2014

Ag Secretary provides update on farm bill implementation, weather forecast for remainder of May looks good, and Deva of Archer's Lodge in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with animal deterrents for flower gardens.

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New spin off of the PED virus identified, older and fewer farmers in NC says the government, and what's the deal with beef prices?!

May 1, 2014

NC Strawberry season finally arrives, economic growth characterized as 'anemic', and Strawberry Day is today with dessert contest at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 30, 2014

Ag Secretary Vilsack pushes immigration reform, senators ask for 'robust' funding for development of PEDV vaccine, and Janice of Dean's Produce with the season's first strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 28, 2014

Shortage of tobacco transplants this year, no breakthrough in TPP talks in Japan, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh with info on the Strawberry Day Dessert Contest.

April 24, 2014

NC Rural Center outlines future for programs, NC based animal health company sells, and Wanda Stewart of Stewart's Greenhouses in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 24, 2014

RAM Trucks continuing to support agriculture, setting up livestock disaster programs for PEDv, and fresh cut flowers in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 23, 2014

Jury still out on freeze damage to fruit trees in the Carolinas, congressmen urge USTR & USDA to press Japan on tariff elimination, and Celia of Penny's Produce with the season's first field grown strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 22, 2014

NC high school receives GAP certification, USDA requiring PEDv reporting, and Jim of Earthworks Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

April 21, 2014

Documentary "Farmland" premiers at Tribeca Film Festival, NC Representative co-authors GMO legislation, and Renee' of Jernigan's Nursery in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

April 22, 2014

NC high school receives GAP certification, USDA requiring PEDv reporting, and Jim of Earthworks Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

April 4, 2014

NC Strawberries about two weeks late, Obamacare widens divide in rural vs city health care costs, and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses with huge ferns in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 3, 2014

Institutional buyers embracing local and regional food hubs, southern US planting numbers behind 5-year average, and Bill with Urban Oasis in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 2, 2014

Food Hubs still growing, NC appellate court rules in favor of NC State Fair, and Don of Carolina Boxwood with fruit trees at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 31, 2014

Implementation of farm bill programs progressing, Cary's Arysta LifeScience Limited announces new acquisition, and Sandra of Steve's Plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 28, 2014

EPA's proposed rule over waters of the US seeing some different interpretations, US economy saw growth in 4th quarter 2013, and Wendy of Earthworks Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 27, 2014

USFRA to embark on second 'Faces of Agriculture' campaign, lack of immigration reform bound to show up on the grocery store shelves, and Jenny of Swift Creek Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 26, 2014

Documentary 'Farmland' coming soon to a theater near you, consumers provide top 10 questions on GMO's and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market on spring arrivals.

March 25, 2014

NC Ag Commissioner discusses National Ag Day, ag pioneer Dr. Norman Borlaug honored today in the nation's capital, and Robert with Whitfield Farms on signs of spring at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 24, 2014

NC Director of the Department of Labor offers tips to employers, California drought not affecting food prices...yet. And Shane of Yah's Best Products in the farmers' area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 21, 2014

State Farmers' Markets work to ensure integrity of offerings, new report shows labor challenges lead to loss in GDP & farm income, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market with Arbor Day festivities on Saturday

March 20, 2014

New report shows ag labor reform is necessary, consumer prices rose just one-tenth of one-percent last month, and Mrs. Wise has lots of spring veggies, and tunnel grown strawberries on this first day of Spring at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 19, 2014

NC pesticide collection underway, new way to determine if food is spoiled and Stephanie of Ronnie Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 18, 2014

NC Bioenergy Research Initiative seeking grant proposals, on-farm thefts on the rise, and Amy of Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 14, 2014

Antique tractor & equipment registration open for Got to be NC Festival, 18 senators encourage rejection of current Trans Pacific Partnership and Monica with Spring Craft Fair info at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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March 13, 2014

Securing capital one of farming's biggest challenges, National Pork Board and other intensify funding to fight PEDv, and Wendy of Earthwork's Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 12, 2014

New milk marketing campaign shifts focus, new access to capital for small and medium sized farmers offered by USDA and Monica from Walls Creek Nursery with cool-season vegetable plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 11, 2014

Be mindful when burning yard waste, long-term drought still affecting beef industry, and Vicki of LuMil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 10, 2014

North Carolina Farm Bureau working to get the word out, representative introduce legislation to protect producer personal information, and the NC Seafood Restaurant on the grounds of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 7, 2014

NC Peach Growers once again working on referendum, House acts on eliminate Obamacare individual mandates, and David of McGee's Crossroads in the farmers area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 6, 2014

Possibility of a late freeze hard to predict, harsh winter creating economic suffering, and Betty of Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 5, 2014

This winter won't make top 20, but it should, Congress to receive FY 2015 Budget proposal from Obama, and Mrs. Wise with Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 4, 2014

Wet winter challenges winter wheat, GMO oranges could save US citrus industry and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 3, 2014

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks to farmers and ranchers at the 2014 Commodity Classic, renowned swine vet speaks out on PEDV prevention, and My Kids & Me Bakery in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

February 28, 2014

USDA's RMA adjusts final planting dates for cotton, tax reform proposal unveiled, and Jennifer with dairy products in the Market Shoppes at that State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

February 27, 2014

China still a developing market for NC ag, coalition calls for immigration reform action, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 26, 2014

CME Group launces consumer-friendly website, final planting date changes for cotton insurance coverage, and David with Market Imports at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh on the final days of their 20% off sale.

February 25, 2014

NC Ag Commissioner highlights latest census of agriculture, non-GMO Cheerio's not selling any better than conventional product, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh.

February 24, 2014

NC State Extension re-organization moving ahead, preliminary farm survey numbers are out, and David of McGee's Crossroads farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 21, 2014

NC State Ag Economist Dr. Nick Piggott outlines cost analysis of double cropping, companies are finding it difficult to fulfill claims of being GMO free, and John of Longhill Nursery with perennial herbs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 20, 2014

North Carolina Farm Bureau releases study results on impact of lack of immigration reform, NC Biotech Center's Norris Tolson announces retirement, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.