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Stein announces economic development plan

NC Department of Commerce announced the state’s new “First in Opportunity” economic development plan for growth, competitiveness, and the development of opportunity statewide.  

Drought, fuel costs hit NC farmers hard

Rising diesel and feritlizer prices coupled with drought continue to place pressure on farmers placing the state's No. industry at risk.

Global turmoil threatens fertilizer supply chain

Fertilizer prices have risen, placing farmers under continued pressure. Some ag experts suggest maximizing the US sourcing.

NCInnovation weighs private future amid endowment clawback threat

NCInnovation’s board of directors is weighing how the nonprofit could survive and operate more like a private entity, potentially with some state money, if state lawmakers claw back most or all of its $500 million taxpayer-funded endowment.