May 2008

May issue (pdf)

• Cost-share program to help N.C. farmers recovering from drought
• From the tractor by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler
• Got to Be NC Festival slated for June 5-8 in Raleigh
• Livestock Events
• Horse Events
• Bucolic Briefs
• N.C. State Fair adds two electric vehicles to fleet
• Agrotips
• Get ready for N.C. strawberries
• Commissioner Troxler and the Got to Be NC Big Cart take to the road
• Ribbon cutting for Yamco, a new Greene County agribusiness operation
• NCDA&CS treats gypsy moth infestation in Warren
• N.C. agricultural planting intentions include more acres of soybeans, hay, tobacco and sweet potatoes
• Upcoming Farmers Market Events
• Troxler speaks at N.C. A&T State University’s 22nd Annual Small Farms Week celebration

April 2008

April issue (pdf)

• Water-wise gardening info and tools available
• From the tractor by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler
• Six Tips for Water-Wise Gardening
• Boll weevil assessment is $2.10 per acre for 2008
• Dairy Advantage program aims to stabilize N.C. dairy industry
• NCDA&CS seeking federal approval for pharmaceutical disposal program
• Livestock Events
• Horse Events
• Bucolic Briefs
• Phase out for excise tax on piped natural gas began Oct. 1, 2007
• Gasoline and Oil Inspection Board adopts measure to encourage more ethanol blending in North Carolina

March 2008

March issue (pdf)

• Global bio-energy demand will prop up commodity prices, USDA economist says
• From the tractor by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler
• NCDA&CS offers cost-share assistance to farmers for food safety audits
• Emergency Hay Program to begin winding down
• NCDA&CS encourages groups to organize hay loads
• Farmstead dairy producers sought for pasteurizer loan program
• North Carolina’s latest agricultural numbers
• Horse Events
• Bucolic Briefs

February 2008

February issue (pdf)

• From the tractor by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler
• Hay moving into state; response has been strong
• Golden LEAF grant funds farmers’ certifications
• NCDA&CS hosts ag risk management workshops
• Farmers urged to take part in Census of Agriculture
• Horse Events
• Bucolic Briefs

January 2008

January issue (PDF)

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