Drought, Rising Fuel Costs Strain North Carolina Farmers
Despite recent rainfall, the state is experiencing the worst drought in nearly two decades.
Why This N.C. Farmer Is Fighting to Change the Poultry Production System
As Craig Watts’ legal battle drags on, the Trump administration moves to delay rules on how farmers get paid.
Advocates Say N.C.’s System for CAFO Complaints Is Falling Short
The state has only 14 inspectors for thousands of hog, poultry, and cattle farms, making it impossible to evaluate every complaint.
Troubled Wayne County Hog Farm Hit With New Violations
The former White Oaks Farm has a biodigester to capture methane and a system to spray what’s left of the hog waste on nearby fields.
Trump Cancels UNC Study on Health Impact of Hog Farms’ Biogas Output
The research would have provided data on the burgeoning industry’s impact on predominantly Black, Indigenous, and Latino North Carolinians.
The Cattle Con
The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates.
Taro Reading
An effort to boost taro as a resilient revenue generator for North Carolina farmers is producing a sweet reward in Asheville.
More Agriculture Coverage
North Carolina Farmers Reel From Trump Administration Payment Delays
Farmers say they’re waiting for federal payments for conservation and climate change programs, as well as emergency loans.
Can Lake Mattamuskeet Be Saved?
The largest natural lake in the state and an important national refuge for migrating birds is facing an ecological catastrophe.
The Race to Save America’s Favorite Christmas Tree
The Fraser fir is threatened by a nasty root rot. State scientists are trying to save the iconic species.
Critics Accuse Democratic Ag Candidate Sarah Taber Of Overstating Qualifications
Taber is facing a five-term incumbent with deep ties to farmers around the state.
Here’s the Beef
State measures taken to address the shortage of local meat during the pandemic have had a longer shelf life than anyone imagined.
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