Josh Ellis talks with North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler about the recently approved state budget and what it means for agriculture across the state. Troxler highlights nearly $47 million in one-time funding and additional recurring money for farmland preservation, calling the investment a major win for North Carolina agriculture. The conversation also examines the rapid loss of farmland as the state grows, including development pressures from housing and data centers, and whether current preservation efforts are keeping pace with the amount of farmland being lost.
Josh Ellis talks with North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler ahead of the Got to Be NC Festival in Raleigh. One of the festival’s most anticipated traditions is the parade of tractors — and Troxler answers the question many festivalgoers are asking: will he once again be leading the procession this year? The conversation also covers the importance of agriculture in North Carolina, the festival’s impact, and what visitors can expect at this year’s event.
N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler joins Josh Ellis to discuss North Carolina’s ongoing drought concerns following recent rainfall. Troxler explains why drought monitor maps still show long-term deficits, how dry conditions are affecting ponds, lakes, streamflow and irrigation supplies, and why parts of the Piedmont remain under a state burn ban. He also raises concerns about the state’s long-term water supply as North Carolina continues to grow.
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler joins Josh Ellis to discuss the North Carolina Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI) and a new round of grant funding aimed at expanding food processing in the state. Troxler explains how the program helps farmers add value to their crops, attract private investment and create new market opportunities for North Carolina agriculture.
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses resources designed to help farmers work with utility and service companies to prevent the spread of animal diseases and protect an industry that accounts for nearly three-quarters of North Carolina’s farm cash receipts. Troxler also weighs in on the continued threat of high pathogenic avian influenza and why strong biosecurity measures are critical not just for poultry, but for the state’s swine industry as well. For more information visit: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/veterinary/AvianInfluenza