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Economic Outlook: Agriculture in 2025

In the last few years, production costs have changed so rapidly that it was challenging for farmers to even know at what price to sell their products. As prices stabilize this year, farmers can pause and determine their production costs and at what price they need to sell their products to make a profit. 

Katherine Zehnder
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NC Ag is watching RFK Jr.’s confirmation vote this week for challenges and opportunities

This week's likely vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the US Department of Health and Human Services presents an opportunity and challenge for North Carolina's agriculture industry. As the new Trump administration dawns in Washington, its policies will impact this number one industry in North Carolina, valued at $111.1 billion. 

Katherine Zehnder

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Hurricane Recovery in North Carolina: delays, failures, and lessons from other states

Nearly a decade after Hurricanes Matthew and Florence struck eastern North Carolina, more than 1,000 homes remain under construction, leaving many residents still in temporary housing such as hotels, motels, or trailers. As state officials now navigate recovery from Helene, Matthew and Florence failures cast a dark cloud over the process.

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Appeals Court revives whistleblower lawsuit against NC opioid treatment clinics

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will allow a whistleblower to proceed with her federal lawsuit against Acadia opioid treatment clinics in North Carolina. The Asheville clinic’s former assistant medical director accused the company of falsifying claims for federal government payments.

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Stein announces $30 million small business grant program for Helene-affected businesses

Gov. Josh Stein announced a new $30 million small business grant program on Friday that will help small businesses in western North Carolina struggling to recover after Hurricane Helene. He made the announcement at the Boone Chamber of Commerce. “Small businesses are the heart of western North Carolina and need our support to get through...

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