Researchers from Utrecht University contributed to an evaluation of food product labels used in the Dutch market, assessing their sustainability standards. The study, published by Milieu Centraal, highlights how credible labeling can guide consumers toward ethical and environmentally responsible choices. The article Food product labels, assessing sustainability standards comes from Rinnovabili.| Rinnovabili
Tractors once again took center stage in downtown Hayesville on Saturday, September 27, for the 19th annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade. Despite damp weather, the event drew a … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
In 2025, agriculture is no longer just about yield—it’s about survival. As climate volatility intensifies, land constraints tighten, and geopolitical shocks reshape supply...| Cleantech Group
Disaster Risk Management Training – Central NC: Two-Part Workshop Series to Support Producers Across Central North Carolina Farmers across North Carolina’s Piedmont region will have the opportunity this fall to strengthen their operations through a special two-part Disaster Risk Management Training. The workshops are open to producers of all varieties and will take place at the Durham ...| durham.ces.ncsu.edu
Exhibits at the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair. The 2025 Mountain State Fair will be here before we know it! Now is the time to start thinking about entering some of the exciting new competitions and updated categories for this upcoming fair. Visit the fair catalog to see the complete list of new competitions and updates. ...| buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu
Soil carbon and carbon farming deal with organic carbon that is present or stored in soil. It occurs when animals and plants that... The post Generating Carbon Offsets in Carbon Farming appeared first on Cleantech Group.| Cleantech Group
The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI) Extension Agent Network is committed to helping growers solve real-world problems in the field through cutting-edge plant science innovation. Agents in this network leverage their strong relationships at the local level to both drive future N.C. PSI projects and to beta-test technology being developed by the N.C. PSI on-farm. Image ...| onslow.ces.ncsu.edu
July is not as busy as the previous few months, but it is still a very important month in the bee yard. If problems arise this month, things can go downhill very quickly. From now throughout the winter, it is important to maintain strong, healthy colonies. If a colony begins to decline during this time ...| pollinators.ces.ncsu.edu
Planting a crop requires substantial up-front investment, yet the farmer will not know how much they will earn until the crop is sold. If the price can be set in advance, then … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Concerned about falling grain prices? There are a few ways to lock-in a future price for your crop before it has been harvested. A forward price contract with a nearby elevato … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat?North Carolina farmers grow the type of wheat that is best for baking cookies. If you would like to make homem … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Springs here, and with it the need to look out for wheat and barley diseases. Here are two tools to help us monitor disease risk and, if necessary, choose a fungicide.Fungicid … Continue Reading| Corn News - NC State Extension
The NC State Extension director leads the State Advisory Council (SAC) and functions on behalf of NC State Extension to advocate with government and community leaders, to mark … Continue Reading| Advisory Leadership System News - NC State Extension
Volunteers have always been the key to success for Cooperative Extension. From its inception more than 100 years ago, citizens have been involved to help set priorities for re … Continue Reading| Advisory Leadership System News - NC State Extension
