North Carolina Agriculture Newswire

North Carolina business owner crafts a new path after Helene

YANCEY CO, N.C. — A small business owner in Yancey County is trying to bounce back during her busiest season after losing her shop and inventory during Helene.  What You Need To Know Christy Edwards lost her shop and inventory during Helene The owner of …

White House Christmas tree for 2024 Harvested from North Carolina farm

The 20-foot tree will be displayed in the Blue Room and presented to First Lady Jill Biden on November 25. NEWLAND, N.C. — The official White House Christmas Tree for 2024 was harvested Wednesday at the Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in Newland. Cartner …

Mountaire Farms marks 30th anniversary of Thanksgiving for Thousands program

Mountaire Farms is marking the 30th anniversary of its Thanksgiving for Thousands program, with volunteers packing 38,000 meal boxes to help families in need this holiday season. The charitable event, set for Saturday, November 23, spans four locations and …

How Hurricane Helene impacted North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry

NEWLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - A North Carolina Christmas tree is heading to the White House Wednesday after being harvested from one community just weeks after Hurricane Helene ripped through the area. “We want this tree to represent all the good things about …

Governor Cooper to Travel to Washington, D.C., Present Request for More Than $25 Billion in Federal Funding for Helene ...

NORTH CAROLINA, November 20 - This week, Governor Roy Cooper will lead a delegation of state and local leaders and officials to Washington, D.C. to present a request for $25.57 billion in federal aid to support the recovery process from Hurricane Helene in …

Fishing Partnership Support Services joins national opioid fight

Fishing Partnership Support Services navigators Debra Kelsey and Jenny Amaral are no strangers to the New Bedford waterfront, where they regularly engage with local fishermen to promote overdose prevention training offered by their nonprofit. But on …

Despite Hurricane Helene, Christmas tree farmers get lots open in Greenville

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Christmas Tree lots are starting to pop up in eastern Carolina as tree farmers had to battle through the effects of Hurricane Helene this year to harvest their crop. The Mountain Boy Christmas Tree lot in Greenville is now open …

Hopewell deputy describes community resilience after Helene hit North Carolina: 'They did for each other'

HOPEWELL, Va. — A Hopewell sheriff’s deputy with decades of military and law enforcement experience told CBS 6 senior reporter Wayne Covil that his recent time in Western North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene, will stay with him forever. Deputy Dustin …

Governor Cooper to Travel to Washington, D.C., Present Request for More Than $25 Billion in Federal Funding for Helene ...

This week, Governor Roy Cooper will lead a delegation of state and local leaders and officials to Washington, D.C. to present a request for $25.57 billion in federal aid to support the recovery process from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. While …

Tree farm in Dahlonega is branching out

Giving back to the men and women of the U.S. military is a priority for local husband and wife entrepreneurs Ed and Linda Mannino. In 2023, once their small Christmas tree growing operation, Barn Hill Tree Farm, had reached sufficient size to help spread …

Governor-elect Josh Stein Announces Rebuilding Western North Carolina Advisory Committee

(RALEIGH) Governor-elect Josh Stein today announced that he has launched the Rebuilding Western North Carolina Advisory Committee to help advise his work to address the communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The Committee is made up of leaders of all …

Officials: Clean water has returned to Asheville, North Carolina, after Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A boil water advisory for more than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina has been lifted after the remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed much of the region's water distribution facilities nearly two months ago. Water resources …

Georgia politicians ask for more funding from Congress to help agriculture industry

ATLANTA — Georgia Democrats and Republicans are begging Congress for more funding to help the state’s hurricane-damaged agriculture industry. Agriculture remains Georgia’s number one economic engine but it took massive losses after Hurricane Helene …

North Carolina food company grows from farmers market to Whole Foods

Release: NSAC Commends White House Request for Disaster Assistance for ALL Farmers

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Commends White House Request for Disaster Assistance for ALL Farmers Congress must follow and authorize revenue-based …

Costa to challenge Scott as top House Agriculture Democrat

California Democratic Rep. Jim Costa will challenge House Agriculture ranking member David Scott of Georgia — who has been absent recently because of health problems — to be top Democrat on the panel next Congress. Costa is the second-highest ranking …

Kemp, Ossoff push Congress to send relief to Georgia farmers hit hard by Hurricane Helene

Georgia leaders from both sides of the aisle are urging Congress to act on disaster relief as the clock winds down on the current term. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sent a letter Tuesday to congressional budget leaders expressing the “urgent need” for …

Outdoor Economy Reaches $1.2 Trillion: Boating, Fishing, RVs Lead Spending

Outdoor recreation has faced plenty of headwinds in the last few years. The U.S. economy has fluctuated wildly since the pandemic, and the increased number of natural disasters, from forest fires to hurricanes, have shuttered popular recreation areas for …

How Royal Farms Leaders Launched Career Growth Trajectories

Photograph courtesy of W. Scott Mitchell Leaders from Royal Farms shared that asking for what they wanted and going after opportunities that were outside of their comfort zones has greatly influenced their careers. Over the past six years, Jessica Mente, …

RealSeq Biosciences Announces Launch of RiboMarker® RNA Fragmentomics Technology

Next-Generation RNA Detection Solution for Comprehensive Transcriptome Profiling SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RealSeq Biosciences is proud to introduce the RiboMarker® RNA Fragmentomics Library …

Coalition of Leading Consumer Goods Companies Share New Supplier Sustainability Targets To Accelerate Decarbonisation

PARIS, FRANCE, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Towards Net Zero Coalition of Action has published new supplier sustainability targets to set clear baseline standards across the consumer goods sector. The …

Bitcoin Surpasses $97k for the First Time as ‘Crypto President’ Crypto Mining Contract Sparks Optimism

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bitcoin moved further towards $100,000 on Thursday, with investors believing that a more US-friendly regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will …

Liquid Fertilizers Market Size to Reach $19,207.4 million by 2031: AgroLiquid, Haifa Chemicals, Kugler

Global liquid fertilizers market size was valued at $12,569.5 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $19,207.4 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.5% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The liquid …

The Most Anticipated AI Marketing Developments for 2025

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The marketing world is on the brink of another transformative year as AI continues to evolve and reshape the field. Following its unprecedented adoption in 2024, strong AI is poised to …

The Way of the Holy Grail and St. James: Cultural Alliances for Regeneration and Sustainability After Valencia's Tragedy

Experts at the III Congress on The Way of the Holy Grail explore how historical routes can boost recovery after floods impacted 70+ municipalities in Valencia MASSAMAGRELL, VALENCIA, SPAIN, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International …

Biopesticides Market Estimated Revenue $33.6 billion by 2031: CAGR 13.9%

Global biopesticides market was estimated at $7.01 billion in 2020 and is expected to hit $33.6 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 13.9% from 2022 to 2031. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Extensive use …

Bio Health Solutions Announces Newly Published Research for Supporting Renal Health in Cats

Research shows Bio Health Solutions’ renal product helps support older feline kidneys stay healthier longer. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bio Health Solutions a global manufacturer of kidney support products …

Worcester Schools in Massachusetts Launch Pilot Program Offering Lactose-Free Dairy Milk to All Students

Dairy farmers and Worcester Public Schools work to ensure inclusive nutrition for students with lactose sensitivity. WORCESTER, MA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) with their farmer-owned …

Kula Bio Announces New Commercial Team Structure and Key Hires to Accelerate Growth in Sustainable Agriculture

NATICK, MA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kula Bio, a leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, today announced an expanded and reorganized commercial team structure to accelerate its growth and strengthen its market …

Heartstrings Pet Hospice Welcomes Dr. Roy Johnson to the Boise Team

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Roy Johnson to our Boise team as our newest Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heartstrings Pet Hospice is …

L&A Launches AgTech Catalyzer

An AgTech Business Builder for Bootstrapped Farming Entrepreneurs CHICO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Laudando & Associates (L&A), a pioneering leader in agriculture technology development, has officially …

NightRide Thermal to Exhibit Vehicle-Mounted Thermal Cameras at SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NightRide Thermal is thrilled to announce its first exhibition at the SHOT Show 2025, the world's leading trade show for shooting, hunting, and outdoor industries. From …

Cantourage Group SE posts EBITDA of EUR 1.4 million in 3rd quarter of 2024 and sets course for further profitable growth

BERLIN, GERMANY, November 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cantourage Group SE (hereinafter “Cantourage,” ISIN: DE000A3DSV01, www.cantourage.com), Europe’s leading listed cannabis company, posted a new record quarter in terms of both sales and …

BSV Chairman Will Clements Attends National Meeting For Community Bank Leaders

Post-election industry impacts, public policy priorities and fraud dominate discussions CARSON, VA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community bankers around the country gathered in Washington last week to discuss the …

Keiyo Gas Energy Solution Invests in BIOMES

Strategic Entry for Expansion into the Asian Market BERLIN, GERMANY, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BIOMES NGS GmbH has gained the Japanese energy company group Keiyo Gas Energy Solution Co., Ltd. as a strong strategic partner through a …

Mama Mandy's Mercantile Ohio Home-Based Business Strengthens Local Farm Partnerships for Skincare & Self-Care Line

Akron, Ohio small business owner expands local agricultural partnerships through home-based production of skincare and home goods AKRON, OH, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mama Mandy's Mercantile announces new …

Gro-Vida Secures Supply Agreement with Canopy Growth GmbH for German Medicinal Cannabis Market

Gro-Vida will supply EU-produced GMP flower to Canopy Growth Germany GmbH for exclusive sale in the German medicinal market starting in the first half of 2025 TAVIRA, PORTUGAL, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gro-Vida, a medical cannabis …

Growing Demands For Agricultural Products Acts As Leading Driver In The Drip Irrigation Market In 2024

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

King of Agricultural Taxation, Steven Pybrum CPA MBA Sees a Bright Future for Agriculture

The Economy, AI, Automation and Farming in America can look forward to Success SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The author and syndicated columnist of "Agri-Business Tax Tips" sees an economic …