Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging equine owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus. “Mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina lasts from spring until the first frost and …
North Carolina poultry has been designated High Path Avian Influenza-free by the World Organization for Animal Health. This designation means that the state can resume exports and international trade for poultry products. Broilers, or chicken raised for …
RALEIGH -- The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is postponing proposed spring treatments for spongy moth infestations in Currituck, Stokes and Surry counties following delays in federal funding. The department will step up monitoring in …
RALEIGH – Staff with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services expect to begin treating spongy moth infestations in Waynesville as early as May 2 and could continue through May 5, depending on weather conditions. “We have a total of three …
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program has announced that 69 communities, 12 campuses and three utilities have been awarded 2024 Tree City USA, 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education and 2025 Tree Line USA designations. …
WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Plant Conservation Board will be meeting to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters. WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Steve Troxler …
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acres Black Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,969 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acres Containment: Black Cove – 97% | Deep Woods – 79% | Fish Hook – 100% Cause: Black Cove – Powerline …
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program is open and accepting online applications through May 4 from farmers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and drought …
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acres Black Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,971 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acres Containment: Black Cove – 36% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100% Cause: Black Cove – Powerline …
WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will announce the start of the application period for the Crop Loss Disaster Program and other important details for farmers who suffered ag crop losses in 2024. WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, April 1, 2 p.m. Gov. …
Additional resources continue arriving to assist with firefighting efforts on the Black Cove Complex. There are now 458 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident. Resources assigned to this complex have …
RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market is proud to announce the grand opening of Logan’s Garden Shop, a trusted name in North Carolina’s gardening and agricultural community for nearly 60 years on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. This relocation marks …
The Black Cove Complex currently has more than 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident. A Red Flag Warning was issued for the area due to increased temperature, low humidity and increased winds, …
A wildfire has started near the Alarka Highlands in Swain County. Currently, the fire is 911 acres in size and 0% contained. Swain County Emergency Management has evacuation notices in place. Evacuation orders for Swain County residents include: Long Creek …
The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the incident management team (IMT) priority for resources. Currently, there are 476 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident. Today …
According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the Southern U.S. Currently, there are 303 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident. Today, the …
WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will be available to talk to members of the news media about the ongoing efforts to battle wildfires in Polk County and Western N.C. and the statewide burn ban in place due to dry and windy conditions …
Firefighters continue efforts to contain three wildfires in Polk County. The fires are being managed as a complex by the N.C. Forest Service Red Team, which assumed command of the incident Saturday, March 22. This group of fires consists of the Black Cove, …
The N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public that a statewide ban on open burning remains in effect until further notice as most of the state is currently experiencing critical fire weather. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm …
“I want to thank the members of the legislature for approving the start of an ag disaster assistance program to help farmers statewide recover from the disastrous 2024 farm season in North Carolina. And, I thank the governor for quickly signing this …
