North Carolina produces about one in five Christmas trees sold in the U.S., including the 20-foot Fraser fir chosen to grace the White House this year. Local sellers say this season’s crop is good despite the impact of Helene. But some in the industry worry about Christmases yet to come.

North Carolina ranks second in the nation in real tree production. It’s a key economic driver in the state’s mountain counties.

Neo-P rots the leaves, crown and fruit. There’s no risk to consumers because the disease kills the strawberry plant.

The event features Black farmers across the state selling fresh produce directly to those in the east Greensboro community.

North Carolina officials are sounding the alarm about a new invasive pest, the yellow-legged hornet.

On Carolina Curious, WFDD listener Julie Mullis wonders why more isn't being done to control invasive trees in the Piedmont and High Country.

Avian influenza has been detected in a North Carolina dairy herd. It’s the first time the virus has impacted the state’s livestock. Until this week, the…

North Carolina A&T State University is looking to bring more agricultural and educational resources to underserved communities across the state.

There’s new leadership of a High Point nonprofit that’s working to reduce food insecurity in the city. Jodi Sarver became executive director of Growing…

Wilkesboro town officials say Tyson Foods Inc. has laid off more than 100 employees at its Wilkesboro processing plant. Tyson, the largest employer in Wilkes County, announced in a prepared statement that they are reducing the number of second-shift employees due to lower customer demand.