Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
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Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
A Quarter of North Carolina’s Cotton Crop Is Lost
John Hart | 10/2/2018 | Southeast FarmPress Southeastern North Carolina took a direct punch from Hurricane Florence, and that’s where …
Hay Donation Website
NC State Extension has created a website form for collecting information from those who want to donate hay and …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Valuing Storm Damaged Timber Following the Recent Storms
Hurricanes Florence caused over $70 million in significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. For storm …
Hay Alert Website
The Hay Alert website is available to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence secure winter hay supplies. Dr. …
Disaster Aftermath: Delayed Planting and Row Covers
Dear Strawberry Community, When I went to some of the affected areas this week to assess damages and get a …
Responder Warning Reminder
Joint statement from N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, N.C. State University Cooperative Extension, and N.C. Cattlemen’s Association During …
Swine Well-Being During Flood Recovery
Hurricane Florence in 2018 has resulted in record levels of flooding in much of North Carolina. Many swine producers …
NCDA&CS Offers Post-Flood Cleanup and Disposal Assistance for Pesticides
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering assistance with pesticide and fertilizer disposal through the Pesticide …
North Carolina Department of Revenue Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Florence
UPDATE: This is related to Executive Order No. 60: Amending Executive Order No. 57 to Permit Sale, Distribution, and …
H-2A Provisions - Contract Impossibility
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division (WHD) stands ready …
Mass Mortality Composting
NCDA&CS is moving forward with mortality management, regardless of FEMA’s assistance. The Department has been diligently working to sign …
NCFB President Discusses Storm Aftermath, Farmers' Resilience
John Hart | Sep 17, 2018 | Southeast FarmPress Hurricane Florence could not have come at a worse time for North Carolina …
Remember Safety First During Storm Debris Cleanup
–Brian R. Haines, N.C. Forest Service | 9/18/2018 RALEIGH, N.C.– Hurricane Florence has resulted in damaged and downed trees and …
Soybean Considerations Following Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused catastrophic damage across parts of North Carolina primarily from flooding but also from wind damage. …
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers Landowner Assistance
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering assistance to landowners having suffered damage to working lands and livestock …
HURRICANE Aftermath: Delayed Planting Date and Fumigation
Dear Strawberry Community. While the weather calms down, fields are in many cases still too wet to access or even …
What to Do After the Disaster - Resources Green Industries
Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post on his website. I …
If You Need Help: HURRICANE AFTERMATH
Dear Farming Community, In the following, we have compiled some information for those of you who experienced damages to their …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Pest Problems After Storms and Other Disasters
Hurricanes, heavy storms, tornadoes, and other similar natural disasters can lead to problems with a variety of insects and vertebrate …
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