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Invasive yellow-legged hornets confirmed in NC

Jul 31

Rain brings hope, but challenges remain for farmers

Jul 24

Central NC still feeling drought impacts

Recent rainfall has improved water levels and eased some restrictions, but drought conditions continue to impact parts of central North Carolina.

Aug 13

Recent rain brings relief, caution for farmers

Jul 23

NC Made: Kree's Flowers

Jul 17

Taylor Farms recalls central Mexico iceberg lettuce from US market

Jul 17

NC farmers and workers prepare for extreme heat amid ongoing drought

Jul 1

NC blueberry crops face threat from beetle larvae

Jun 19

Manhattan's last farmhouse tells a revolutionary story

Jun 5

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Rain brings hope, but challenges remain for farmers

Jul 24

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NC farmers and workers prepare for extreme heat amid ongoing drought

Jul 1

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From war to drought: North Carolina farmers caught in the middle

Mar 26

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NC family builds generational wealth through farming their land

Feb 28

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NC soybean farmers set to receive federal assistance

Dec 9, 2025

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Farmers to get $12B in aid package from Trump administration

Dec 9, 2025

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NC farmers say soybeans are latest casualty of trade war

Oct 8, 2025

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Montauk Cowboys: The oldest ranch in America is far from the Old West

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Latest Stories

Triangle farmers hope rain will ease dry spring

As rain moved into the area Thursday evening, it offered long-awaited relief to farmers struggling through an unusually dry spring.

May 22

Drought concerns grow across Wake and Harnett counties

Looking ahead to the summer months, farmers and water managers alike say rainfall will be critical.

Apr 28

Strawberry season starts as drought challenges NC farmers, some businesses

Due to the severe drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 82 NC counties as natural disaster areas.

Apr 20

NC farmers working overtime to battle drought as costs rise

The drought has become so widespread that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 82 North Carolina counties as natural disaster areas.

Apr 17

Drought worsens in central, NC farmers and rural communities feeling strained

"You can see all around out here, it just came up clumpy. This is just extremely dry right now."

Apr 9