Agriculture
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.
Guilford County approves more acres for farmland preservation program
An initiative in Guilford County that aims to preserve farmland and the agricultural way of life is growing.
Farming study highlights climate-resilient practices
A new study examines how small farms can profit from climate-resilient agricultural practices.
NC suspends poultry events, public sales over avian flu concerns
North Carolina is suspending poultry shows and public sales until further notice because of growing concerns over a highly contagious strain of the bird flu.