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State agencies issue warning after suspected NC botulism case
State health officials are investigating a suspected case of infant botulism in North Carolina linked to a baby formula, which has now been recalled nationwide.
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NC to be home to new USDA forest project
The USDA announced Phase 2 of a project to reduce wildfire risks and expand forestry practices in Uwharries and Sandhills.
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Trump extends China trade deal another 90 days
China is the second largest buyer of NC soybeans, at $16.9 million.
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Senate Passes NC Farm Act
Despite controversial raw milk and pesticide labeling clauses, the NC Senate passed the NC Farm Act.
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Budd Introduces National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025
"By enabling the Forest Service to better conduct controlled burns of unchecked vegetation and scattered debris, we can protect our forests from catastrophic wildfires that may occur in the hottest months of the year."- Sen. Ted Budd, R-NC.
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Senate Rules Committee approves 2025 NC Farm Act
Following a fiery discussion surrounding regulations regarding pesticides and raw milk, Senate Rules approved the NC Farm Act of 2025.
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China cuts back on major NC exports
In latest trade-war move, China slashes pork and soybean exports, directly impacting NC farmers.
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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.
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Pilot program set to address ‘food deserts’
North Carolina is initiating an effort to provide healthier food in areas of the state where people may have trouble finding fresh produce, though a federal study of similar efforts in other locations have found they had a “negligible” effect on the amount of produce sold in areas called “food deserts.” During the 2016 short...
