North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 5, 2026 - 22:38 GMT

Alliance One North America of Wilson and Universal Leaf North America of Nashville named 2026 NCDA&CS Exporters of the Year

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Alliance One North America of Wilson and Universal Leaf North America of Nashville, NC as 2026 Exporters of the Year today at the annual Ag Development Forum. The forum is hosted by the N.C. …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

Board of Agriculture will meet Feb. 9 in Raleigh

RALEIGH – The N.C. Board of Agriculture will hold a meeting Monday, Feb. 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center Training Room at 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh. The board will take up the following items: n New Facility Rental …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 18:37 GMT

Troxler announces $7.6 million in grants to N.C. value-added processors

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today announced $7.6 million in grants focused on atmospheric controls for agricultural products to benefit farmers and growers in counties affected by Hurricane Helene. The purpose of the N.C. Agriculture …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 23:50 GMT

NCSU and ECU agricultural research projects receive $1 million in grants from NCDA&CS to boost state’s agricultural economy

Twelve agricultural research projects based in North Carolina are benefiting from $1 million in grants from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service. The projects, awarded through the department’s Project Management section, aim to boost new …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 18:57 GMT

NCDA&CS to activate hotline Saturday to help farmers impacted by winter storm

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will activate its hotline Saturday, Jan. 24, to connect farmers with resources that can assist with damage and other agricultural emergencies related to the storm. The toll-free number is 1 …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 15:25 GMT

SENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOBACCO TRUST FUND COMMISSION: Tobacco Trust Fund grants available for agricultural projects

Greetings, We want to be sure the word is out to all interested groups that the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) is now accepting applications for 2026 grant projects that will enhance communities affected by the downturn in the …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 21:05 GMT

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 Confirmed in a Domestic Rabbit

The first case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 in North Carolina was confirmed in a domestic rabbit in Dare County. RHDV2 is typically a fatal disease affecting both domestic and wild rabbit populations and is primarily found in the …

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Published on January 20, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Application period now open for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

RALEIGH –The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant proposal applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. Nonprofits, commodity …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

N.C. Forest Service Warren County staff named recipients of the Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award

N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) Warren County staff have been named recipients of the 2025 Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award. This award is presented annually to the N.C. Forest Service employee or team of employees who demonstrate creativity and dedication …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

Backyard flock in Franklin County tests positive for HPAI

RALEIGH – A backyard flock in Franklin County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. This is the first …

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Published on December 23, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

Santa’s reindeer granted permission to enter North Carolina

RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin has granted entry into North Carolina to Santa Claus and his reindeer. This ensures that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and yes, even Rudolph will be allowed into the state on …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 15:45 GMT

N.C. Irish potato growers vote to continue assessment program

ELIZABETH CITY – Commercial Irish potato growers in the northeastern part of the state agreed to renew an assessment program that supports promotional and research work of the N.C. Potato Association. This assessment supports marketing and research efforts …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 12:35 GMT

N.C. Forest Service to conduct training at Sandhills Community College, Stan Adams Training Center

The N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) is holding Piedmont Training Academy for N.C. Forest Service rangers and foresters Monday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 12, at Sandhills Community College in Moore County and Stan Adams Training Center in Chatham County. …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

Mountain Island Educational State Forest now open

North Carolina’s newest educational state forest is now open to the public. Located in Stanley on an important conservation easement, Mountain Island Educational State Forest (ESF) is a working forest, emphasizing forestry best management practices (BMP) …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 01:57 GMT

Large Animal Grants program accepting applications

Large animal veterinarians in North Carolina are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funds to help support their large animal practice. The funding opportunity is available to veterinarians who practice in one of the 70 North Carolina counties with a …

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Published on November 26, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 2

WHO/WHAT: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to: Review the trust fund budget and open contracts. Hear trust fund reports on open conservation easement projects; county program maps and …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 22:53 GMT

NCDA&CS asks horse owners to be on lookout for signs of equine herpes after disease outbreaks in multiple states

State veterinary officials are asking horse owners in North Carolina to watch for symptoms of a highly contagious equine disease following diagnoses of multiple horses with Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy, the neurologic disease associated with Equine …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

N.C. Potato Association announces grower vote on renewal of assessment program supporting research and promotion

ELIZABETH CITY – The N.C. Potato Association is calling on commercial Irish potato growers to participate in an important vote on the renewal of a statewide assessment program that funds research and promotional efforts for the industry. The referendum …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 16:36 GMT

Turkey operation in Wayne County tests positive for High Path Avian Influenza

A turkey breeding operation in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. This is the first …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

Board of Agriculture will meet Nov. 17 in Raleigh

RALEIGH – The N.C. Board of Agriculture will hold a meeting Monday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center Training Room at 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh. The board will take up the following items: n Approve Request of …

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