North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Recent News About North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
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Firefighters manage Polk County wildfires under new command
Firefighters in Polk County are working to contain three wildfires that have been classified as the Black Cove Complex.
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North Carolina maintains statewide burn ban amid increasing wildfire activity
The North Carolina Forest Service has reiterated the continuation of a statewide ban on open burning due to critical fire weather conditions affecting most of the state.
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North Carolina launches $311 million disaster aid for 2024 crop losses
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has expressed gratitude to the state legislature and governor for initiating a disaster assistance program aimed at aiding North Carolina farmers affected by the challenging 2024 farming season.
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North Carolina imposes statewide burn ban amid rising wildfire threats
The North Carolina Forest Service has implemented a statewide ban on open burning due to increased fire risk, effective from 8 a.m. on Friday, March 21.
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Burnt Mountain Trail closes for upgrades at DuPont State Recreational Forest
A well-known trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest is temporarily closed due to improvement work.
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Clemmons Educational State Forest announces summer operating hours
Clemmons Educational State Forest in Clayton has announced its transition to summer hours, effective from March 1 until October 31.
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North Carolina residents urged to follow safe outdoor burning practices
As the spring wildfire season begins in North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service has called on residents to exercise caution and adopt best practices when burning outdoors, particularly with yard debris.
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Dare County backyard flock tests positive for avian influenza
A backyard flock in Dare County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), as confirmed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.
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N.C. Forest Service opens applications for tree planting program
Landowners in North Carolina interested in cost share reimbursement funding through the Forest Development Program (FDP) are encouraged to contact their local N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) county ranger’s office or consult with a forester.
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NCDA&CS provides free agronomic services for hurricane-affected Western N.C. growers
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is offering complimentary agronomic services to aid growers in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.
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N.C. Forest Service plans prescribed burn on Big Island
The North Carolina Forest Service is set to carry out a prescribed burn on Big Island, located in Lake James, McDowell County.
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Alleghany County ranger receives prestigious award for dedication to water resource protection
N.C. Forest Service Assistant Alleghany County Ranger Russell Choate has been honored with the 2024 Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award.
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North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee plans meeting on February 25
The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee has scheduled a meeting to discuss committee member reports and conduct other business related to the Sentinel Landscape.
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Tobacco transplant producers urged to test float bed water quality
Successful production of tobacco transplants begins with ensuring water quality and achieving the right nutrient levels in the float solution.