Displaying items by tag: farming
N.C. Senate bill looks to help hemp growers, change how farm equipment is repaired
RALEIGH — Hemp growers and retailers in North Carolina may be helped by a provision in a Senate bill that was discussed in Senate’s Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Senate Standing Committee meeting Tuesday.
2022 N.C. strawberry season underway
RALEIGH — With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, strawberry farms are opening for shoppers and, undoubtedly, strawberry lovers are ready for local berries.
Bynum Peach Farm becomes 13th Century Farm in Richmond County
WIND BLOW — In the early 1920s, Charlie Howard Bynum and his wife, Onis, made the roughly 100-mile trek eastward from Lincoln County to the Sandhills of Northern Richmond County to start a new life.
Rising prices of fertilizer and diesel affecting farmers
RALEIGH — Farmers across the country, including North Carolina, are “taking it on the chin” when it comes to diesel and fertilizer prices, which have risen to unprecedented levels. The U.S. is dependent on and a major importer of foreign fertilizer. Factors driving costs up include Russia’s war with Ukraine, a limited supply of the relevant minerals and high energy costs, high global demand and agricultural commodity prices, reliance on fertilizer imports, and lack of competition in the fertilizer industry.
OPINION: North Carolina should follow California’s lead on hog farming
As the dire worldwide climate emergency makes ever clearer, humans have much urgent work to do when it comes to dramatically reducing fossil fuel emissions. Even with rapid and ambitious action, the effects of global warming will worsen in the decades ahead and the best-case scenarios will be largely about minimizing harm.
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: From tourism to autism, Lambeth a leading lady in Richmond County
While she’s spent the past month highlighting the successful women of Richmond County, Tourism Director Meghann Lambeth is a leading lady in her own right.
Commercial turkey flock in N.C. tests positive for High Path Avian Influenza
RALEIGH — A commercial turkey operation in Johnston County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh and confirmed by the USDA APHIS National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa.
USDA updates eligibility for Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program, which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers will also now be required to submit documentation to support information provided on their SMHPP application. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will accept applications through April 29, 2022, which is an extension of the April 15, 2022, deadline previously set for the program.
Derby's Lambeth reappointed to N.C. Ag Board
DERBY — Richmond County farmer Jim Lambeth was recently nominated to his second term on the N.C. Board of Agriculture.
NCDA&CS Agronomic Services staff offer timely fertilizer advice
RALEIGH — Spring is a busy time on the farm with growers preparing equipment, working on lime and fertilizer applications, and making cropping decisions even as commodity prices are fluctuating daily.
Hamlet Police charge defendant…
HAMLET — Police have filed additional charges against a man accused of a robbery earlier this month. Read more
Rockingham Police allegedly fi…

ROCKINGHAM — A man suspected of stealing from a local retailer reportedly had outstanding warrants — and meth. Read more
PHOTOS: Raiders close spring p…

ROCKINGHAM — For the first time in three years, the Richmond Senior High School football program wrapped up a full spring practice schedule. Read more
OPINION: Government greed caus…

Government policies fail and create problems in the real world every day. But most Americans are so busy in their daily lives and so detached from the political system that... Read more
Forest Service agencies remind…

RALEIGH – As spring fire season enters its third month, the USDA Forest Service and N.C. Forest Service are reminding the public to keep drones away from wildfires. Flying drones... Read more
Continuing a 'Legacy of Passio…

ROCKINGHAM — One local contractor is handing over his hammer to the next generation. Read more
Raider Band Fans to run conces…

ROCKINGHAM — The local band booster club is tag-teaming with an independent wrestling promotion to bring entertainment to the community and revenue to help support the Marching Raiders. Read more
RichmondCC announces honor lis…

HAMLET— Richmond Community College has announced its honor lists for the 2022 Spring Semester. Read more
NCDOR: Deadline to apply for B…

RALEIGH — The deadline for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for Phase 2 of the Business Recovery Grant Program is Wednesday, June 1. BRG will issue a... Read more
Human Services graduate on fast track to career goals
HAMLET — Mandora McLeod wanted a fast track to her education and career and that’s exactly what happened when she attended Richmond Community College.
USDA to allow producers to request voluntary termination of Conservation Reserve Program contract
RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow Conservation Reserve Program participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP…

- Richmond County Memorial Day service slated for Saturday - Man held in Richmond County Jail on firearm charge, child support order - Continued Growth: Local soccer, volleyball camps set for June Read more
Live at 5 (Thursday, 5/26/22)
- Hamlet High School grads celebrate school's centennial anniversary - Lutz, Nechvilova earn first All-Conference selection
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 5/25/22)
- Richmond County Sheriff's Office charges 2 in Little Philadelphia murder - Hamlet Police charge 18-year-old in robbery - Riggins shreds to win at Rockingham Speedway for MB Drift's first comp of…
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 5/24/22)
- FROM ROCKINGHAM WITH LOVE: VFW Auxiliary sending care packages to local servicemen - Wyke becomes Uwharrie District's first female Eagle Scout - Rockingham Police charge fifth man in Ammo Shack burglary
Live at 5 (Monday, 5/23/22)
- Man killed, woman injured in wreck west of Rockingham - Stanback 5th in high jump, 4x100 relay team 6th at 4A state championship - 'Really fulfilling': Greene becomes all-time strikeout leader…
Live at 5 (Friday, 5/20/22)
- Man charged for allegedly not finishing work on house south of Hamlet - MB Drift revs up for first round of competition at Rockingham Speedway - State grant will help jumpstart…
Live at 5 (Thursday, 5/19/22)
- Hudson wins 9th District GOP primary, will face Clark in November - Another suspect charged in Ammo Shack burglary - Richmond softball lands 5 on All-Conference team
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 5/18/22)
- Moss beats Boles for N.C. House District 52 seat - Satterfield, Baldwin elected to Richmond County School Board; Ormsby, Mason retain seats - 8 candidates move to November ballot for Richmond…
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 5/17/22)
- Hamlet Police: Drugs found during traffic stop, 2 charged - No. 32 Lady Raiders drop playoff opener at No. 1 Hoggard - Raiders' 4x100 relay team, Stanback earn 4A Mideast regional…
Live at 5 (Monday, 5/16/22)
- Richmond County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide - Lady Raiders earn No. 32 seed in 4A East state playoffs - Eason, Medina sign college soccer letters of intent
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