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North Carolina: Watch weather forecast for cotton defoliation
It looks like we have a few more days to finish defoliating and opening bolls before a cold front moves in on Sunday.
Cotton prices on a wild ride
It may be time to think marketing
New N.C. law has heightened consequences for stealing metals
A law that took effect in North Carolina on Oct. 1 set new standards for scrap yards and heightened penalties for stealing in what law enforcement officials call the state’s most forceful attempt yet to crack down on metal thieves.
Romney Highlights Opposition to ‘Death Tax’ in Pitch to Farmers
The GOP nominee says he has a plan for rural America, and Obama doesn’t.
Smart phones, apps helping farmers achieve greater efficiency
Twenty-five years ago CB radios were all the rage. Then came cell phones. Now smart phones are taking the consumer world by storm.
Patience may be key to cotton defoliation this year
Rank cotton a problem in North Carolina
NC Farmers and Ranchers for Romney
In August, Mitt Romney announced creation of a group aimed at helping him win in agriculture-heavy states. On Wednesday, his campaign announced the North Carolina leadership of his Farmers and Ranchers for Romney.
5 Ways to Position Yourself for the Long Term
Volatility and uncertainty create both risk and opportunity, but there are actions producers can take to minimize risk.
Farm succession requires more than good intentions
Planning for the transfer of one’s farm from one generation to the next can be aided by following some very practical steps.