National News
EPA Announces Long-Awaited RVOs
from AFBF
After several months of anticipation, the Biden administration finally released the Renewable Volume Obligations for refiners. Chad Smith has more on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposals.
Smith: The Environmental Protection Agency set biofuel blending volumes for 2022, 2021, and 2020. The agency is also introducing regulatory changes to the Renewable
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AFBF Welcomes EPA Action on Biofuels
Texas Poinsettia Grower, Making Christmas Bright
Reviewing 2021 H-2A Participation and Potential 2022 H-2A Wages
State News
Burn ban in effect statewide and a reminder about being safe on the farm.
from NCDA&CS
A statewide burn ban remains in effect
Summary: A statewide burn ban in now in effect because of extremely dry conditions across the state. Fire risk remains high as the N.C. Forest Service continues to battle the Grindstone Fire at Pilot Mountain. Commissioner Troxler remains people to work
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One NC Farm That Is Udderly Awesome
from NCDA&CS
The following blog is a guest post provided by Kali Kasulis, a Senior in Veterinary BioScience at the University of Mount Olive. Kasulis is also president of the UMO Animal Science Club and vice president of UMO Collegiate FFA.
UMO Senior Kali Kasulis
While attending
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The joy is in the journey of buying a local Christmas tree
from NCDA&CS
Every Friday on social media, we post a Farm Feature Friday showcasing one of our dedicated North Carolina farmers or agriculture industry workers. Carrie McClain of Hart T-Tree Farms is one of those industry leaders. The #FarmFeatureFriday campaign will run through December 2021 on our Facebook,
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Fish Farms
A WRAL Documentary Presented by North Carolina Farm Bureau
Fish Farms, a WRAL Documentary, explores one of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets. Aquaculture, or the farming of fish and seafood, is a thriving industry that brings over $60 million in revenue to the state each year.
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