Better seeds hold the key to more durable trees for Christmases yet to come
The future of North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry may be growing on a state-run farm in the High Country.
Agriculture
Price of Thanksgiving staples may hurt North Carolina farmers
Higher prices may mean a leaner Thanksgiving for many North Carolina farmers.
Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet
The Agriculture Department announced Thursday it is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-
Barbecue Festival returns to Lexington Saturday
The North Carolina Barbecue Festival returns to Lexington Saturday after a two-year COVID-19-related hiatus.
Guilford County farmers adapt to extreme weather due to climate change
Researchers across North Carolina are looking at ways to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the state’s number one industry: agriculture. Farmers in Guilford County are simultaneously finding ways to adapt.
NC A&T uses working farm to cultivate climate resilience in agriculture
Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are working on studies to help farmers adapt to changing weather.
Invasive elm zigzag sawfly causing concern in Stokes, Surry counties
North Carolina officials are warning of a new invasive species in the region, the elm zigzag sawfly.
State warns residents to look out for invasive spotted lanternfly
State officials say they are ramping up surveillance of the invasive spotted lanternfly, which has been detected for the first time in the state near Kernersville.
North Carolina A&T gets $2 million for agricultural innovation center
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is getting a nearly $2 million investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a new innovation center for farm businesses.