N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance

RALEIGH, NC (June 19, 2017)…Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified…

9 years ago

Troxler encourages horse owners to vaccinate against EEE

RALEIGH, NC (June 8, 2017)…Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging North Carolina horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against…

9 years ago

NCDA&CS expects good late-variety blueberry crop

RALEIGH, NC (May 22, 2017)…Despite a late March freeze that affected early varieties of blueberries grown in North Carolina, marketing…

9 years ago

N.C. strawberry growers expect second wave of crop

RALEIGH, NC (April 18, 2017)…It has been about a month since most areas of North Carolina saw their last freeze,…

9 years ago

A soil test can help manage fertility in warm-season grasses

RALEIGH, NC (April 7, 2017)…Knowing what type of grass is in your yard, coupled with the scientific results of a…

9 years ago

Look for signs of pine beetle in trees…Drought in Western N.C. leaves pines more susceptible to attacks

RALEIGH, NC (March 22, 2017)…People often expect insects to be most active in the warm days of summer, but pine…

9 years ago

Take soil samples to know plants’ spring fertilization needs

RALEIGH, NC (March 20, 2017)…Spring is the best time to fertilize your shrubs as it promotes optimal growth with healthy…

9 years ago