Filtering by tag: Agriculture & Food ✕

Field of purple vetch flowers under blue sky with scattered white clouds

Updates From the Field, Cover Crops and Organic Sunflower

While the majority of sunflowers in the U.S. are grown further north, in North Carolina sunflower has potential to fit well into many of our current row-crop rotations. Graduate student Abby Pleasant…

Circular USDA ORGANIC certification seal with green and brown colors

Survey on Barriers to USDA Organic Certification

We’re seeking input from producers on barriers to USDA organic certification as part of the Southeast Transition to Organic Partnerships Program. The survey can be accessed through this link.This…

Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference — March 1, 2024; University of Mount Olive; 9AM–4PM

(3/1) Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference: Session Highlights

We're looking forward to co-hosting the Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association on March 1st, 2024 at the University of Mount Olive. Registration is…

2023-09-Seal_of_the_North_Carolina_Department_of_Agriculture_and_Consumer_Services.webp_.png

NCDA&CS Organic Certification Cost Share Program: November 17th Deadline

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is currently accepting applications for their Organic Certification Cost Share Program. Applications are due Friday, November 17th,…

No image

USDA Press Release: USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia is expected to bring flooding and high winds to North Carolina this week with some isolated risks of tornados. The heaviest rains and highest winds are expected to be in the…

Field of red clover flowers with green leaves under clear blue sky

June 9th Deadline for North Carolina NRCS- Organic Transition Initiative

USDA-NRCS of North Carolina is currently accepting applications for the Organic Transitions Initiative. Producers can work with their local NRCS office to determine what practices under EQIP they may…

Researchers around a planter

Organic Sunflower Variety Trials

Yesterday we were in Goldsboro, with the team at Cherry Research Station planting an organic sunflower variety trial. This study will be evaluating six different commercially available high-oleic…

Agronomic production system in field

Research in Agronomic Systems' Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Check out this great article on the work conducted by Dr. Alex Woodley, our Organic and Sustainable Soils specialist, investigating greenhouse gas emissions from different agronomic production…

No image

Now Available! the NC Organic Commodities Production Guide!

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the North Carolina Organic Commodities Production Guide! We've added new chapters on organic flue-cured tobacco, sweetpotato, peanuts, and more! The…

Ripe wheat stalks filling a field with trees and a partial house roof in the background

Time to Submit Wheat Tissue Samples for Spring Nitrogen Needs

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds growers that properly timed spring nitrogen applications are essential to the growth and development of wheat. Assessing…