ROCKINGHAM – As part of the ongoing mission of the Richmond Observer to provide expansive coverage of current events, we offer the following links to allow ease of access to breaking news and/or items of immediate interest garnering attention across the state and/or nation. These particular links relate to items of agricultural interests and/or national events.
1- State leaders are gathering in Duplin County today for a press conference to talk about why they’re worried litigation involving the state’s hog farms could hurt the state’s economy. WCTI
Iredell growers, milk producers praise law changes as ‘good deal’ Statesville Record & Landmark
NCFB at the press conference NCFB -Facebook
2- The farm bill conference process could take a while, speculators say. The current farm bill is set to expire at the end of September. SFN Today
Why agriculture policy matters Real Clear Policy
3- The first case of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis case of the year has been reported in Richmond County, and people with horses are encouraged to be on the lookout for symptoms in their horses and vaccinate them against EEE and West Nile Virus. NCDA & CS
4- EPA officials say the agenda will not change under new administrator Andrew Wheeler, but Wheeler will run a more transparent operation with a new tone. SFN Today
5- Federal appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh was announced as President Trump’s pick to serve on the Supreme Court. NBC News
6- The weeks after the Fourth of July are popular beach weeks in North Carolina, and forecasters are warning that rip currents caused by Tropical Storm Chris could be dangerous for even experienced swimmers. ABC News
7- Kroger is closing its first Triangle store in Raleigh. All Triangle-area stores will close on Aug. 14. Spectrum News
Kroger drops 90-day payments for produce The Packer
Fresh Market to close one of its Charlotte stores Charlotte Observer
8- Have you heard the term “blockchain?” Do you know what it is, and how it could play a role in agriculture? Here’s a primer on the subject. Beef Magazine
9- The city of Seattle taxes sales of sodas, and Washington state voters will now decide if they want to stop other cities from enacting similar taxes. Spokesman-Review
10 – Thursday, July 5th was Peach Day at the NC Farmers Market, and this article offers an appreciation of their health benefits. WRAL
11- Marketing Local Meat is a workshop coming up Aug. 23 in Winston-Salem. CEFS
Editor’s note: It is the policy of the Richmond Observer to print news release material in its original format, as it was received, with minimal, if any, editorial adjustments.
