December 21, 2015

Congress passes repeal for COOL in spending bill on Friday, new counties added to natural disaster areas due to flooding in North Carolina, and Robert with Whitfield Farms with NC-grown apples, strawberries and more in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 18, 2015

Bills in congress contain wins & losses for ag, COOL repeal included in omnibus spending package, and Todd with Jernigan's Nursery with NC-grown Christmas trees in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 17, 2015

GAO confirms EPA illegally promoted WOTUS, Argentine president eliminates farm export taxes, and Joyce with Joyce's Produce with last-minute gift ideas, baskets and more in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 16, 2015

Trans-Pacific Partnership a disaster for tobacco, COOL tariffs could begin next week, and Cody with Daintrey Trees in the parking lot outside the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 15, 2015

NCDA encouraging use of local firewood, Clemson University receives grant to work on fungal issues in peaches and Vicki with LuMil Vineyards with gift basket ideas and items in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 14, 2015

Tax and budget extension packages likely on hold, USDA projecting the nation's orange crop to be the lowest in 50 years, and Sheila with B&H Trees in the parking lot at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 11, 2015

United Soybean Board going back to the beginning on soybean research, Dow Chemical, DuPont in advanced merger talks, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' market with information about the state's pecan crop.

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December 10, 2015

North Carolina Christmas tree crop withstands weather ups and downs, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas...not, and Stephen with Dunn's Garden Center with custom wreaths, bundles and yard ornaments in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 9, 2015

COOL tariffs underscores need for COOL repeal, oil prices reach seven lows, and Scott with Growing Green Nursery with unusual plant gifts in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 8, 2015

New counties to be added to the NC fire an quarantine, WTO grans retaliatory authorization to Canada and Mexico over COOL, and Sanderson's Wreaths with cotton boll and corn husk wreaths in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 7, 2015

NC State Economist Dr. Blake Brown expands on the 2016 outlook for North Carolina's tobacco production, wold food prices decline, and Donna with Donn'a Wreaths & Swags in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 4, 2015

2015 Tobacco Day in the books, Obama expected to sign Transportation Bill that restores crop insurance, and Monica Wood, Marketing Director with the State Farmers' Market with information on Saturday's Open House and the Weekend Gardener broadcasting live from the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 3, 2015

December another busy month for agriculture on Capitol Hill, public perception of poultry misguided and JL with J&C Greenhouses with commercial fire retardant and flocking options for your Christmas tree in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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December 2, 2015

Mixed reaction on new biofuel standards, El Nino's impact beyond agriculture to cost billions, and Mary Brooke with Analore's German Bakery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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December 1, 2015

Good crop of North Carolina-grown Christmas trees this year, EPA increases ethanol mandate, and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses with poinsettias in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 30, 2015

Bond package on March ballot will have direct benefits to ag, having a family dog good for kids and Dorothy with Dorothy's Wreaths and Bows with all the decor of the season in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 27, 2015

New NC State Extension Small Grain Specialist expected by Spring, final day for free soil testing fast approaching, and Perry with the Market Grille in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 26, 2015

The History of Celebrating Thanksgiving, and Ronnie Best, Manager of the State Farmers Market

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November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving week is also Farm-City Week, southeastern winter could be harsh, but short, and Vicki with Lu Mil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes with award-winning wines, breads, jellies and jams for holiday meals at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 23, 2015

Pork industry committed to responsible antibiotic use, FDA denies petition for mandatory GE labeling and Jennifer with Rainbow Meadow Farms with alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving and other farm-fresh ingredients for the big meal in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 20, 2015

Cost of 2015 Thanksgiving dinner stable with previous years, research looking into making processed meat healthier, and Ronnie Best, Manager of the State Farmers' Market with information on Collard Day, today from 11 -1:00 pm at the State Farmers'Market in Raleigh.

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November 19, 2015

Avian Influenza tightening turkey supplies, Monsanto considering another bid for Syngenta, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 18, 2015

Producers should be pushing cotton to consumers, USDA working with farmers to create habitat for Monarch butterflies and Robert with Whitfield Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 17, 2015

November crop reports reflect damage from October rains, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack hosting trade group to Cuba and Jonathan with Johnson't Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 16, 2015

Produce segment of the Food Safety Modernization Act going into effect, orange production predicted to be down significantly, and Derek with Honeysuckle Farms with pre-mixed hot chocolate, teas and more at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 13, 2015

East coast winter weather outlook emerging, no drought in North Carolina...finally, and Don with Carolina Boxwood in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 12, 2015

Farm Bureau launches new farmer veteran mentor-ship project, FDA to seek comments on definition of 'natural' on food labels, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information on the Fall Crafts Fair that gets underway tomorrow at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 11, 2015

East coast lawmakers come out against ethanol, Syngenta's Mary Dell Chilton receives prestigious USDA award and Helen Wise with Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 10, 2015

Tobacco assessment vote coming up, climate change could distrupt agriculture and push more into poverty, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 9, 2015

Three-quarters of NC counties declared disaster areas, text of the TPP now available to congress and Lucille with Sugarloaf Orchards in the farmer's area a the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 6, 2015

Budget cuts to crop insurance will have little effect on farmers, WOTUS resolution passes Senate, and Monica Wood, Marketing Director for the State Farmers' Market with information on the upcoming Fall Craft Fair at the Market.

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November 5, 2015

Senate fails on first attempt to derail WOTUS, mid-November weather forecast and Wendy, with Earthworks Nursery and their 3-gallon shrub sale in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 4, 2015

Mills slowly coming back to the Carolinas, turf management one way to get involved in sports, and Tammy with Cox Farms with free-range eggs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 3, 2015

Preservation Trust Fund grants awarded, childhood pets ward off asthma, and Lisa with Penny's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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November 2, 2015

Cuts to crop insurance not out of the woods, yet, Iowa senator gains enough support to tackle WOTUS rule, and Ginny with Swift Creek Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 30, 2015

North Carolina immigration legislation doesn't address agriculture, WHO oversteps with red meat assertion and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with Halloween party ideas and more from the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 29, 2015

American Farm Bureau says red & processed meats important to a balanced diet, lawmaker and ag groups oppose budget deal, and Stephen with Dunn's Garden Center in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 28, 2015

NC Department of Ag hosting food business workshop, Monsanto has finalized plans to leave Raleigh's RTP for St. Louis, and Ronnie with McLamb Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 27 2015

The 2015 North Carolina State Fair wrapped up on Sunday with big attendance numbers, the second largest crowd in the history of the fair, North Carolina could be affected by Hurricane Patricia, and Amy with Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 26, 2015

NC State Fair is a wrap with near-record breaking attendance, Subway Restaurants announces they'll use no meat sourced from animals ever treated with antibiotics, even when they're sick, and Mary Brooke with Analore's German Bakery with fall flavors in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 23, 2015

Senate Ag Committee still hopes to pass a GMO labeling bill this year, Jon Devine with Cotton Inc. says damage to cotton in the Carolinas is becoming evident, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 22, 2015

NC farmer wins Farmer of the Year at Sunbelt Ag Expo, WTO decision on COOL delayed and Robert with Whitfield Farms in the farmer's area at the State farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 21, 2015

2016 strawberry crop already put to the test, Wal-Mart outlook could squeeze grocery suppliers and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce with fresh dug ginger root and tumeric in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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October 20, 2015

NC State Fair on track for record attendance, administration wants TPP vote before lame duck congress, and Tara with Bynum's Nursery with pumpkins, gourds, and fall decor in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 19,, 2015

The affects of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on tobacco, intelligence agencies warn of food shortages and Janice with Perry Lowe's Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 16, 2015

Next move on opening trade belongs to Cuba, Lawsuit against Murphy-Brown LLC, based in Burgaw brought back to life, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information on the Weekend Gardener radio show from the Market on Saturday.

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October 15, 2015

Early avian influenza testing yielding negative results, flu shots available at the NC State Fair, and Paige with Yah's Best in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 14, 2015

Historic hurricanes in the Carolinas, USDA working to curb rabies in wildlife, and Ann with Steve's plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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October 13, 2015

NC State fair underway this week, JetBlue opens farm at Kennedy International airport and Lucille with Sugarloaf Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 12, 2015

Early crop loss numbers from Farm Service Agency, nationwide WOTUS injunction granted, and Bill with Urban Oasis at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 9, 2015

Ag Secretary Vilsack minimizes tobacco carve out of the TPP, heating should be cheaper this winter, and Ward with Howell Brothers Farms with pumpkins and other fall decor in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 8, 2015

Flood and rain damage assessment will take weeks, the truth about dairy in the diet and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on the Decorated Pumpkin Contest at the Market today in Raleigh.

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October 7, 2015

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack addresses the tobacco carve out of the TPP, FFA continues to grow Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers Market with information on the pumpkin decorating contest at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 6, 2015

Rain event capping off a bad year, South Carolina's Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers talks about flooding in the Palmetto State and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 5, 2015

Continuous rain ruining crops, court nixes activist' attempts to get farm data and Ginny with Swift Creek Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 2, 2015

Massive rain event threatening Coastal Plain crops, marketsbasket survey shows lower retail food prices, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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October 1, 2015

Community garden hope to inspire future farmers, major grocery retailer bows to protesters, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market with information on Apple Day today at the Market in Raleigh.

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September 30, 2015

The 2015/16 winter wheat crop is deja vu all over again, USDA announces funding to support next generation of farmers and Angela with Debra Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 29, 2015

Organic certification cost/share monies available through NCDA, FFA membership grows again in 2015 and Lisa with Penny's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 28, 2015

Local food movmement moving into restaurants, economic growth beats estimates, and Nancy Jo of Nancy Jo's Homemade in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 25, 2015

Wet weekend ahead, study looks at the transmission methods of avian influenza, and Nora with Porter's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 24, 2015

North Carolina ag heading to Cuba, peanut executive gets 28 years in prison for salmonella outbreak in 2009, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information about Sweet Potato Day today at the market.

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September 23, 2015

Small flock owners receptive to NCDA meetings on bird flu, the US's top organic food purchases are milk, egg and broilers, and Jo Beth with Barefoot Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market.

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September 22, 2015

September Crop Report shows further reductions in NC crops estimates, 2-15 Mountain State Fair a record-setter and Don with Carolina Boxwood with fruit trees, shrubs and more in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 21, 2015

Cheese recall, chicken industry produces more ready-to-eat products, and Michelle, of Michelle's Fresh Fruits with the season's last peaches, and first apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 18, 2015

NC's drought situation increases slightly, House Ag Committee reviews payouts to farmers, and Monica Wood with information on Grape Day at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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September 17, 2015

Labor reform critical for ag, contaminated alfalfa recalled, and Tara with Bynum's Nursery with signs of fall; mums, pumpkins, and more in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 16, 2015

USDA awarding millions for conservation innovation grants, study finds little difference in sweeteners, and Jonathan with Johnson's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 15, 2015

Leased farmland in North Carolina, ag to be integrated into returning service member programs, and Amy with Walker Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 14, 2015

House Ag Committee Chairman says courts likely best path to decide WOTUS, some food label lies are legal, and Mary Brooke with Annalore's German Bakery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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September 11, 2015

Another section of the Food Safety Modernization Act goes into effect, September heat wave coming to an end, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 10, 2015

Link between Chinese and US economies explained, fast food chain succumbs to animal welfare activist, and Darren with The Cookie People in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 9, 2015

Quick serve eatery comes under fire, WOTUS could depreciate land values and Ginger with Pee Dee Orchards with the season's first NC-grown apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 8, 2015

Septemer marks the 10th anniversary of preservation trust fund, full-blown El Nino in the next few months could relieve dryness, and Ann with Steve's Plants with fall vegetables and the season's first pansies in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 7, 2015

Renewed fight over WOTUS starts Tuesday, FAA announces new executives to oversee drone use, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers Market on Labor Day hours.

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September 4, 2015

Major world economies seeing slowdown, US trade deficit falls, and Stephanie with Ronnie Moore's Produce with everything you need for a Labor Day weekend cookout at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 3, 2015

Farm income projected to fall this year, Smithfield Foods rebranding Murphy-Brown LLC, and a lawsuit filed against Chipolte alleges their food isn't as GMO free as they'd like for you to think. Plus, Lisa with Penny's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 2nd, 2015

EPA making political mistake rushing to implement WOTUS, August 2015 ranked as the 42nd driest for the Tar Heel State and Cindy with Sugarloaf Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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September 1, 2015

North Carolina's Wine & grape month underway today, temporary injunction on WOTUS should cover all 50 states, and Peggy with Sanderson Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 31, 2015

Temporary injunction issued in 13 states on EPA's Waters of the US rule, honeybee health goes high tech, and Laurie with McLamb Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 28, 2015

Northeast Regional School of Biotech & Agriscience launches fourth year, NC Forest Service assisting in western wildfires, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information on Seafood Day today at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 27, 2015

Sunbelt Ag Expo names state winners for Farmer of the Year, Monsanto increases Syngenta takeover offer and Lin with Local's Seafood in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 26, 2015

NAP insurance covers what traditional crop insurance doesn't, USDA announces new Gulfsnow peach variety and Janice with Pee Dee Orchards with the season's last peaches and the season's first apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 25, 2015

Food Safety Forum gets serious with high path AI, increase in grocery prices moderate and Kim with Tart Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 21, 2015

North Carolina's extreme heat events, James Madison Institute calls WOTUS a threat to private land owners, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information on Saturday's Honeybee Day at the Market off of I-40 and Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.

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August 20, 2015

American Farm Bureau offering new educational tools, inflation remains flat and Michelle, with Michelle's Fresh Fruits with some of the season's last peaches, and first apples in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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August 19, 2015

NCDA - We're ready for avian influenza, Georgia poultry producers looking forward to increasing business with Cuba and Barry with Bee Blessed Pure Honey in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 18, 2015

North Carolina projecting lower yields this year on many crops, antibiotic resistance showing improvement, and Robert with Whitfield Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 17, 2015

Grill Crashers pork promotion continues, Castro: US owes Cuba millions of dollars due to embargo, and Carmel with Britt Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 14, 2015

Early corn yields respectable, Americans spent more last month, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information on Saturday's broadcast of the Weekend Gardener from the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 13, 2015

State veterinarian cautiously confident in avian flu preparations, bacon prices starting to rise, and Doneen with Roseland Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 12, 2015

Domestic usage propping up cotton futures, WTO dispute settlement hearing set, and fruit and vegetable vendors at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 11, 2015

11th Annual Food Safety Forum topic will be avian influenza, family farms dominate the pork industry according to a new survey, and Janice with Pee Dee Orchards with peaches, the season's first apples and more at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 10, 2015

Food Waste Alliance working to curtail food waste, EPA seeking proposals for protection of Monarch Butterfly, and Ann with Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 7, 2015

Canada will stand by tariff levels in COOL dispute, Pork continues to be the fastest growing protein in food service, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 6, 2015

Dry weather pattern looks to continue, Obama administration accused of colluding with environmental advocates and Jo Beth with Barefoot's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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August 5, 2015

Memo tell of internal strife over Waters of the US rule, National Farmers' Market Week underway and Carlie with Ronnie Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 4, 2015

Mandatory registration of backyard flocks causing some flap, Americans still holding tight to money, and Lisa with Penny's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 3, 2015

Record corn yields not just from "I" states, US Senate to address voluntary GMO labeling in September and Jonathan with Johnson's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

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July 31, 2015

National Farmer's Union says Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) compromise is the only way to go, NC Tobacco Growers concerned about TPP negotiations, and Tammy with Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 29, 2015

Food banks working with farmers to reduce product waste, director the NC Zoo sets retirement date, and Elvis with L&G Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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July 30, 2015

America's Farmers Grow Communities enrollment now open, 11th Annual Commissioner's Food Safety Forum scheduled, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with details on today's Watermelon Day and largest watermelon weigh in at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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June 22, 2015

Warm temperatures here to stay, El Nino poses risk to global economy and Robert with Whitfield Farms with blue berries, black berries, peaches and more at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

June 19, 2015

2015 is going to be a good year for NC blueberries and peaches, Canada and Mexico make formal request to WTO to instate retaliatory tariffs, and Lisa with Penny's Produce with corn, squash and other summer veggies at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 18, 2015

House members should know what trade deals mean to the American farmer, food companies have three years to get rid of trans fats, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist at the State Farmers' Market with information on Blueberry Day today at the Market off of I-40 and Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.

June 17, 2015

Rural business cooperative service awards grants in the Carolinas, what's next for egg prices? and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with lots of plants still at the market off of I-40 and Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.

June 16, 2015

Natural Resources Workshop coming up, Pork a suitable lean protein for the DASH Diet, and Tammy with D&S Produce with fresh corn on the cob at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 12, 2015

North Carolina takes preemptive steps to avert avian influenza, US House passes COOL repeal and Brian with McLamb Family Farms with peaches and other summer produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

June 11, 2015

NCDA & CS to hold avian influenza information meetings for commercial poultry industry, AI pushing commercial bakers overseas for eggs and Bill with Urban Oasis in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 25, 2015

FAA's approval to spray fields with UAV's limited, US House legislation could move ag guest worker program to USDA, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with Memorial Day information from the market at I-40 & Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.

May 22, 2015

Pollinator Health Initiative underway, tips on maintaining food safety this summer, and Bill with Urban Oasis with unusual perennials for sun and shade in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 20, 2015

WTO rules against COOL...again, White House talks bees, and Jonathan with Johnson's Produce with fresh strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 19, 2015

Dig It! exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural History now open, the emerging relationship with Cuba, and Ginny with Swift Creek Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 18, 2015

8th Annual Got to Be NC Festival in the books, e.coli infections continue to decrease, and Janice with Dean's Farms with fresh, NC grown strawberries, apples and apple products in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 15, 2015

Got to Be NC Festival underway at noon today, Organic Trade Association formally requests Checkoff program, and Scott with Growing Green Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 14, 2015

Fast track trade approval on a slow track in the Senate, US House votes for Rouzer's 'Rest in Peace' bill regarding Waters of the US rules, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information on Strawberry Day at the Market today from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

May 13, 2015

Deadline for Conservation Compliance Certificates June 1st, education and awareness key to increasing interest in ag careers, and Jo Beth with Barefoot Farms with fresh, NC grown strawberries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 11, 2015

Improve biosecurity now for avian influenza, majority of schools meet updated healthy meal standards, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with info on Thursday's Strawberry Day Dessert Contest.

May 8, 2015

Low pressure system moving in with tropical characteristics, vote on 'Rest in Peace' legislation postponed until Tuesday, and Doneen with Roseland Nursery with Mother's Day ideas in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 7, 2015

New website helps farmers take action regarding biotechnology, grants available to help farmer's markets accept SNAP benefits and Jesse with Lee's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 6, 2015

McDonald's looking at major reorganization Trade Promotion Authority votes still short, and Tara with Bynum's Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

May 5, 2015

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler wraps up semester teaching at NC State, WOTUS likely to end up in the courts, and Ken with Pierce's Produce with Mother's Day ideas in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 23, 2015

Strawberries are here, major poultry grower going antibiotic free, and Brian with McLamb Farms with NC grown strawberries in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 22, 2015

NC farmer brings home Conservation Legacy Award, zoo turning to anaerobic digester for power, and Monica Wood speaking in behalf of Barefoot's TLC Nursery's blooming azaleas in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 20, 2015

Growers assess affects of late freeze on Sandhills peaches, NC producers expecting strong strawberry crop, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce with the season's first spring veggies in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 17, 2015

April 16th a significant date in NC weather history, Duke Energy taking Camp Lejeune partially solar, and Carley with Ronnie Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 14, 2015

NC cotton acres projected significantly lower, good news for summer farming and traveling in the form of lower gas prices, and Don with Carolina Boxwood with fruit trees and shrubs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 13, 2015

Small grain research field days continue this week, 9th outbreak of bird flu confirmed, and Scott with Growing Green Nursery with succulents and carnivorous plants in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 10, 2015

EPA alters wording in proposed Waters of the US rule, gasoline savings this summer forecast to be significant over 2014, and Tara with Bynum's Nursery in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 9, 2015

Slip in hog market likely temporary, revenge the apparent motive in 300,000 poultry deaths, and Nancy, with Nancy's Candles in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 8, 2015

First-ever Ag Day, heralded as a success, poor soil health affects more than growing plants, and Ralph Maudlin with Maudlin Nurseries in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 7, 2015

NC Ag Commissioner heading trade mission to China, Farm Bureau survey shows modest increase in food prices, and Gary with Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 6, 2015

Growers anxious to get corn planters rolling, beef supplies predicted to be tight throughout 2015, and Derek with Honeysuckle Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 2, 2015

Extended deadline approaching for PLC/ARC election, new GMO's on the horizon, and Sandra with Steve's Plants with vegetables and flowers at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

April 1, 2015

Potential GMO labeling law discussed on Capitol Hill, whistleblower speaks out against Humane Society of the US, and Laurie with J&J Greenhouses with giant ferns and more in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 31, 2015

NC ag export star shining bright, new retail food price outlook from USDA and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with Spring and Easter ideas from the market at I-40 and Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.

March 39, 2015

Antibiotics use in food animals under fire...again, Duke University receives USDA grant to fight childhood obesity, and Elvis with L&G Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

March 27, 2015

NC's freshman house member stands up against County of Origin Labeling laws, brown meat isn't spoiled, a new video on SFNToday dot com tells you why, and Ginny with Swift Creek Nursery with blooming shrubs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

March 26, 2015

Tractors ready to toll in the Blacklands, House Ag Committee holds hearing on biotechnology labeling, and Deva with Archer's Lodge with spring perennials at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 25, 2015

Farming profitably in 2015 is going to take a really sharp pencil, McDonald's goes to limited antibiotics, not antibiotic free, and Ron with DiVine Foods and LuMil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 24, 2015

NCDA launches Dig Into Local - Best Menu NC campaign, gluten-free wheat on the horizon, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 23, 2015

USDA working to expand trade, new GMO products on their way to the produce isle at your local grocery store, and Paige with Yah's Best Products in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 20, 2015

Soil testing fee coming to a seasonal end, concerns about pesticides on fruit and veggies continues to linger, and Brad with Super Sod on the grounds of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 19, 2015

NC Governor speaks at Ag Appreciation Day, northern hemisphere logs warmest winter on record, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market on Arbor Day activities at the Market on Saturday from 11-2 at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 18, 2015

Deadline for ARC-PLC election less than two weeks away, NC State releases ne plan for embattled Hoffman Forest, and Ken with Pierce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 17, 2015

State Ag Awareness Day coming up Wednesday, NCDA's soil test fee season coming to an end, and Amy with Walker Farms with lots of 'green' for St. Pat's Day in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 16, 2015

Director of NC State Extension to retire, National Ag Day to celebrate the family farm, and Kayla with Linda Johnson's Family Farm in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 13, 2015

Persistently cold weather may have saved the state's strawberry crop, Sanderson Farms finally has a home....Robeson County, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with the Spring Craft Fair opening today and running through Sunday at the Market off of I-40 and Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.

March 12, 2015

Food business conference rescheduled---again, EPA moving forward on air quality standards for power plants, and Wendy with Earthworks Nursery with late winter blooming shrubs in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 11, 2015

Finally...El Nino is here, Ag Secretary Vilsack assures lawmakers that dietary guidelines will focus on nutrition, not politics, and Carley with Ronnie Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 10, 2015

Camden, SC pork producer takes helm as president of National Pork Producers Council, say hola! to El Nino...finally, and Jeff with Beau's Place in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 9, 2015

Reality of Waters of the US public comments, National Chicken Council responds to McDonald's statement about antibiotic-free chicken sourcing and Robert with Whitfield Farms and signs of spring in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 6, 2015

Flavors of Carolina Shows underway, mandatory e-verify legislation approved in the House, and John of Longhill Nursery with spring plants and herbs coming into the market at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 5, 2015

NC Chapters observe National FFA week, E-Verify in the hands of the House Judiciary Committee, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with information on the Spring Craft Fair coming up March 13-15 at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 4, 2015

American farmers notch remarkable achievements, food prices still rising as general Consumer Price Index falls, and Mike with Mae Farms with locally made cheeses in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.

March 3, 2015

NC State Fair offering new scholarship opportunity for youth that have exhibited livestock in the past at the State Fair, NC Climate Office releases Feb-BRRRu-ary weather stats,, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

March 2, 2015

Important Farm Bill deadline extended, food safety consolidation considered in Washington, and Cindy with Sugarloaf Orchards in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 27, 2015

NC Climatology Office releases new blog posting on weather extremes in the Tar Heel State, partisan fight over food stamp funding heats up, and Mrs. Wise of Wise Farms in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 26, 2014

Agriculture eagerly awaiting rules on use of UAV's, many groups speak out on rejecting calls to re-open 2014 farm bill, and Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist with the State Farmers' Market with Spring Craft Fair information.

February 25, 2015

USDA Under Secretary for Ag and Foreign Services speaks out on Cuban embargo, west coast ports open, blockage backlog being worked through, and Steve with Local's Seafood in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 24, 2015

NC Ag Commissioner outlines survey of sweet potato weevils, poultry production anticipated to be at a record high, and Perry with the Market Grille in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 23, 2015

National Pork Board responds to dietary guidelines, House of Raeford sells plant to Butterball, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 20, 2015

Important farm bill deadlines looming, January 2015 the second warmest January on record, and Renee with Tart Farms and firewood in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 19, 2015

NC State's Jonathan Smith outlines the new Warren Leadership Program, Cumberland County re-opens door for Sanderson Farms processing plant, and Gene of L&G Farms with new, innovative method of cleaning produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 18, 2015

Local comments on the first draft of FAA rules of operation for UAV's, Smithfield Foods announces a re-alignment of the organization, and Barry with Bee Blessed Pure Honey in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 17, 2015

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler talks the continuing boll weevil eradication project, USDA approves two varieties of non-browning GMO apples, and Perry at the Market Grill in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 16, 2015

Wilson County to host ag summit, direct to consumer marketing levels off while sales of local food increase, and Amy of Walker Farms with grass-fed beef in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 13, 2015

Most threats to economic progress in the US from other countries, US market share at risk because of western ports issue, especially pork and Vicky with LuMil Vineyards with Valentine's Day ideas in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 12, 2015

EPA's Waters of the US proposed rule not over yet, above average rainfall, below average temperatures through mid month, and Allison with My Kids & Me Bakery with Valentine's Day treats in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 11, 2015

Tobacco producers should produce exact contracted pounds in 2015, protective order stops EPA from releasing personal data, and Jennifer with Rare Earth Farms with tasty treats for Valentine's Day in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 10, 2015

February is sweet potato month in North Carolina, hearings scheduled to talk about wind energy off the southeastern coast, and Elvis with L&G Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

February 9, 2015

North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis explains why he chose the ag committee, agriculture becoming a booming career choice, and Jeff with Beth Moore's Produce in the farmer's area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.