agriculture
Heavy Rains Bring Big Concerns For Farmers
After days of storms and heavy rainfall, some Triad farmers are beginning to crave sunshine for their crops.
A Few More Bad Apples: As The Climate Changes, Fruit Growing Does, Too
As Trade War Continues, North Carolina Farmers Get Caught In The Middle
North Carolina farmers are waiting to see what will happen as a trade war between the U.S. and the rest of the world plays out.
State Agriculture Officials Work To Remove Toxic Hogweed In Watauga County
Dozens of toxic plants, known as hogweed, have been found in Watauga County. It's the same plant that gained national attention after a Virginia teen was severely burned because of the sap.
Longhorned Tick – A Livestock Pest – Found In North Carolina
A tick species that's new to North Carolina has been found in the western part of the state. The longhorned tick was discovered on an opossum in Polk County and reported to the U.S.
Mocksville Chicken Plant Damaged By Fire Will Reopen With New Owner
A chicken processing plant in Davie County that was closed after a major fire last year has been sold. The new owner will continue poultry production at the site.