Agriculture Gathers in Raleigh to Thank Legislators, Show Support for No. 1
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Volume: 94 - No. 4 April 2019 Auxin training classes coming up Agriculture gathers in Raleigh to thank Prior to applying dicamba products (Xtendimax, Fexapan, legislators, show support for No. 1 industry and Engenia) postemergence in- crop on dicamba tolerant cotton Farmers, farm groups, agricultural or soybeans for the 2019 growing supporters, university students season, all applicators must have and others gathered in Raleigh a commercial pesticide license to thanks legislators for their or private pesticide certifi cation continued support of the industry AND have completed the updated and to show their support for the auxin-specifi c training for 2019. No. 1 industry in the state. Non-licensed applicators may The event drew a who’s who of no longer use these products. North Carolina politics and agricultural Enlist One and Enlist Duo (2, leaders. Guest speakers joining 4-D products) remain general Agriculture Commissioner Steve use pesticides. Non-licensed Troxler included Gov. Roy Cooper, applicators can apply these Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, President Pro products under the supervision of Tempore Phil Berger, Speaker of a licensed or certifi ed applicator the House Tim Moore, Senators if they have attended the updated Brent Jackson, Harry Brown and auxin-specifi c training for 2019. Dan Blue; Representatives Jimmy Applicators who attended Dixon, John Bell, David Lewis, an auxin herbicide training in William Brisson and Brian Turner; previous years will need to attend N.C. Farm Bureau President Larry an approved course this year. Wooten and N.C. State University The fi nal two auxin training (See Ag Awareness Day, pg. 3) classes are: -- April 10, 11 a.m. & noon, Martin Building, N.C. State NCDA&CS agronomic lab can’t test for heavy metal in hemp Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Hemp is a relatively new crop Department of Agriculture and seek private labs and check with through the N.C. Department of Road, Raleigh. Noon training to North Carolina that is attracting Consumer Services Agronomic hemp company representatives to Environmental Quality, Hardy class is delivered in Spanish. a lot of attention from growers Services Division. determine the specifi c method of said. Additionally, some waste -- May 7, 11 a.m., Martin looking for viable crops that may “The division’s Soil Testing soil testing for heavy metals to products that may contain heavy Building, N.C. State Fairgrounds, have profi t potential. Some hemp Section is not accepting or be used.” metals, such as tobacco dust from 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. company contracts are requesting analyzing soils for heavy metals The heavy metal soil testing processing plants, are permitted soil testing for heavy metals of fi elds for this requirement,” said Dr. that is offered by the Soil Testing for land application by the state where hemp may be produced, which David Hardy, soil testing section Section is specifi cally approved per their policy for benefi cial has led to a number of questions chief. “Growers who need soil for sites that are permitted for reuse of solid waste. These state about testing coming into the N.C. testing for heavy metals should the land application of septage (See Heavy metal, pg. 2) From the tractor by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler activity and new energy. It is one the passage of the federal Farm of greenhouse production space of my favorite times of year. Bill. The Farm Bill allows wide- jumping from 242,554 square As you can see from the photos spread production and no longer feet to over 3.4 million square and article above, we had a successful limits production to just pilot feet. I expect we will see even Ag Awareness Day in Raleigh. programs, which is what North more interest because of the Despite being overcast and chilly, Carolina producers had been 2018 Farm Bill. we had a good turnout for the event operating under. We want to be sure we have and were able to thank legislators Under the Farm Bill, states would a program in place to ensure for their support in 2018, while need to implement regulations to growers are producing hemp reminding them of the signifi cance license hemp producers and to and not marijuana, and one of North Carolina’s agriculture and closely monitor the THC levels that complies with federal law. Commissioner Troxler agribusiness industry. in the product. We know we can grow hemp in I’m happy to see spring return I am proud of the way the day The Farm Act Senator Jackson North Carolina, and this could to North Carolina. I know we’ll turned out and I am grateful for has introduced would allow North be a potentially benefi cial crop soon be seeing fresh North Carolina our all of our partners and sponsors Carolina to comply with these for farmers. strawberries in grocery stores and who made the day happen. federal measures, establishing the I appreciate the legislative at roadside stands, seasonal greens It turned out to be a pretty busy N.C. Hemp Commission, setting efforts to help North Carolina and vegetables will make their way day as Senator Brent Jackson held the qualifi cations to be licensed to become the gold standard for onto the market and planting for a press conference announcing grow hemp and defi ning penalties hemp production and processing 2019 will begin in earnest. the Farm Act of 2019. This act for producers who violate the law. in the country. And, in another month we deals with state legislative issues There has been explosive interest If you haven’t marked your will be hosting the Got to Be NC involving agriculture, similar to in hemp in the past year, with the calendars for May 17-19 yet, Festival May 17-19 at the State the federal Farm Bill. number of licensed growers jumping please go ahead and add the Got Fairgrounds in Raleigh. One of the measures covered in from 124 to 634, the number of to Be NC Festival to your things Where winter offers us time the Farm Act will be to establish registered processors increasing to do. I think you’ll enjoy this for refl ection, spring bustles with rules for hemp production following from 44 to 413 and the amount unique event. Page 2 AGRICULTURAL REVIEW April 2019 Agricultural Review Equine infectious anemia suspected in a mule A mule in Transylvania County is suspected of exhibition. The test for EIA is commonly called contracting equine infectious anemia. a Coggins test. There is no approved vaccine for 22,000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $826.44 or 3.9 cents per copy. The mule displayed clinical signs and at necropsy EIA in the United States. To help prevent infection, had histopathological changes consistent for EIA. follow these guidelines: Andrea E. Ashby Editor & Mng. Editor DIVISIONS Additional blood from the animal was not available Use sterile, disposable needles and syringes, Jackie Bullock ..............................Ads & Agronomic ........... Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise for testing for EIA, so, out of an abundance of one per equine, for all vaccines and medications. Circulation Mgr. Emergency Programs ..............John Howard Heather Overton ..................Staff Writer Food Distribution .........................Gary Gay caution, the case is considered presumptive positive Test all equid for EIA every year, and at the Emily Hughes ......................Staff Writer Food & Drug ................... Anita MacMullan by animal regulatory health offi cials. time they enter a new premise. Joey Pitchford ..................... Staff Writer Human Resources ............. Sylvia Crumpler “The mule was euthanized by the owner as it Keep stables and other facilities sanitary. Legal Affairs .............................Tina Hlabse Marketing ..............................Joe Sanderson was not doing well,” said Dr. Michael Neault, Regularly clean stalls and properly dispose of AGRICULTURAL REVIEW (ISSN Meat & Poultry Inspection Dr. Beth Yongue director of livestock and animal health programs manure away from equine stabling areas. 07445466) is published monthly by the N.C. Forest Service ...................David Lane with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Implement approved insect controls, such as N.C. Department of Agriculture and N.C. State Fair .................G. Kent Yelverton Consumer Services, 2 W. Edenton St., Plant Industry ....................... Phillip Wilson and Consumer Services. “Other equine at the insecticides and good drainage of standing water, Raleigh, NC 27601. Second-class post- Property & Construction ...... Richard Clark facility were tested and were negative for EIA. to minimize fl y presence. age paid at Raleigh, N.C. Public Affairs ........................Andrea Ashby They will be observed and retested in 60 days. Only participate in events that require evidence Research Stations ...............Kaleb Rathbone Soil & Water Conservation .......Vernon Cox No other equids reside in the neighboring area.” of negative Coggins test for every equine entering POSTMASTER: Send address changes Standards .........................Stephen Benjamin EIA is an incurable disease most commonly the event to prevent disease introduction and spread. and classifi ed advertising to Statistics ...................................... Dee Webb spread between horses, mules and donkeys, in Isolate new equine on a property until they are AGRICULTURAL REVIEW, 1001 Mail Structural Pest & Pesticides .... Jim Burnette Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- Veterinary ....................Dr. Douglas Meckes close proximity to biting fl ies. Clinical signs of tested for EIA. 1001. EIA include fever, weakness, weight loss, anemia Never mix infected and healthy animals. Do AGRICULTURAL REVIEW is printed and edema, and death. However, affected equine not breed equids infected with EIA. in interest of the farmers of the State and Chief of Staff: is sent free to residents upon request. Zane Hedgecock may not show symptoms. All infected equine, Follow state laws covering EIA. Chief Deputy Commissioner: including those that are asymptomatic, are carriers Equine owners who have concerns about N. David Smith Jr. of the disease. The disease does not affect people.