Agriculture Drives North Carolina's Economy and Challenges Ahead
Agriculture and agri business account for one sixth of North Carolina's income with $87 billion in farm sales sustaining 17 percent of the workforce. In Craven, Carteret, Pamlico, and Jones counties annual farm sales total $54, $24, $65, and $130 million respectively, with tobacco, peanuts, corn, soybeans and cotton as major crops and $114 million from other crops. Livestock, forestry, and manufacturing links lift total ag impact to about $686 million, but farmers face crisis from heavy rains, storms, higher costs, a 60 year average producer age, and export barriers. budgets show corn $540 per acre and soybeans $363 with margins of $19.25 and $2.06 per acre, requiring large acreages. NC State and Cooperative Extension provide soil tests, production advice, and explore alternative crops like stevia and hemp. Mike Carroll heads Craven County agriculture extension.
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Repairs at Convention Center after storm damage analyzed
Hodges notes significant first floor water damage from storm surge and rain through broken windows while engineers find the building structurally sound. Oakley Collier Architects will aid interior renovations including carpet and wall coverings with plans for future expansion and updated materials. FEMA mitigation funds will cover part, with Veit envisioning plaza expansion and market viability phases.
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Prison Fire Sparks Temporary Rehousing for Inmates and Dogs
The facility holds up to 576 inmates and operates on generator power after a fire. No layoffs are planned. staff relocate temporarily. The New Leash on Life dogs were moved out by PAWS director Jackie Schmidt. program restarts once power returns.
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Expo features 55 exhibitors at Jacksonville event
Alley promotes a Jacksonville Commons show Saturday 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm at 100 Recreation Circle with free admission. Nearly 55 vendors cover home remodeling gardening RVs outdoors and more. Prizes include a Treasure Chest $100 to $1000 and a 3 card scavenger hunt for $500 gift cards.
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