News
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.
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Global turmoil threatens fertilizer supply chain
Fertilizer prices have risen, placing farmers under continued pressure. Some ag experts suggest maximizing the US sourcing.
News
Chinese imports of Brazilian soybeans rise, despite US trade deal
Experts analyze the stability of the trade deal as China ramps up imports of Brazilian soybeans.
News
NC soybean harvest approaching, but China’s not buying
Pressure is now mounting as harvest season is not far off, with farmers expecting a significant harvest, while facing the loss of their largest market (China).
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USDA opens applications for Mexico trade mission
“We strongly encourage industry members to take advantage of these opportunities when they align with their business goals. Mexico." — Steve Troxler, commissioner of NCDA&CS.
Opinion
Carolinians still make lots of stuff
North Carolina manufacturers produced $108 billion worth of goods last year. That’s 24% higher than in 1997, adjusted for inflation.
Opinion
Agriculture faces severe labor shortage
North Carolina farmers are among the nation’s most-frequent users of H-2A visas, accounting for about 7% of our total agricultural workforce.
News
The impact of trade war on NC tobacco
"I think that China will come to the negotiating table sooner rather than later, but the temporary reaction will be very tough and difficult and probably be a little bit depressing to our tobacco farmers." NC Rep. Jimmy Dixon
News
How will tariffs impact NC farmers?
Farmers and lawmakers disagree on the long-term impact of tariffs on agriculture.
News
With lab-grown meat production on the rise in NC, legislators call for better food labeling
The largest lab-grown meat production facility in the world is opening in North Carolina, and legislators want to ensure food labels are clear.
News
National Agriculture Month: 2025 priorities
In recognition of National Agriculture month, experts discuss on key policy areas for 2025.
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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.
