Sodfather Jim Graham A long serving North Carolina ag chief
Jim Graham, 73, longtime North Carolina agriculture commissioner, is celebrated for 30 years in office. Known as the Sodfather, he blends farm roots with campaigning flair, kissing hands, wearing boots to rallies, and even braying at political events, earning strong bipartisan respect from Gov. Jim Hunt and friends in Rowan County.
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James Allen Graham
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Peacock
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Winston-Salem
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Connie Brooks
Nashville
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Hazel
Bob Martin
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Beekeeper in Nashua Removes Honeycomb From Hive
Beekeeper Robert LaBonte of Nashua New Hampshire in protective gear removes a bee covered honeycomb from a hive. The souper holds 10 combs and more than 6000 cells. LaBonte oversees honey production and hive health and runs 15 hives while teaching beekeeping classes.
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Robert LaBonte
Nashua
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Farm income expected to be up in 1994
The Agriculture Department projects net farm income for 1994 to rise to 47 to 51 billion dollars, aided by inventory buildup and higher crop receipts up 6 to 8 percent. Net cash income from farming is seen at 53 to 57 billion. Production gains in feed grains and soybeans boost receipts, while dairy and livestock receipts stay near 1993 levels.
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Agriculture Department
USDA
Tire Department
North Carolina Farm Markets and Price Report Highlights
Redman Ayden Laurinburg and Benson quoted at 32.00 while Spivey’s Corner at 33.00. Cattle prices feature slaughter categories, feeder cattle and calves with wide ranges. State Farmers Market Raleigh price list covers apples beans cabbage corn lettuce oranges peppers and more. New York Eggs and NC eggs steady. broiler prices set for next week. feeder pig and grain price listings across counties with numerous town and trade references.
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Greenville Williamston
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Sweet potato field day planned in Kinston
Staff reports announce a sweet potato field day on Oct 11 at Cunningham Farm Research Station in Kinston. NC State experts will discuss the latest sweet potato research with tours from 4:45 to 6:30 pm followed by dinner. Registration starts at 3:30 pm. contact Jonathan Schultheis at 919-515-1225 for details.
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Cunningham Farm
North Carolina State University
North Carolina Ice Extension Service
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North Carolina Agricultural Research Service
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
North Carolina Foundation
Jonathan Schultheis
Survey duo to polling farmers on pesticide fertilizer use
Otto Hecht of New Bern and Bobby Stokes of Greenville will survey vegetable growers about pesticides and commercial fertilizers. Hecht will contact growers in five counties including Jones. Stokes in four counties including Pamlico and Craven. The North Carolina Agricultural Statistics Division will conduct the survey on 30 crops during October and November across 14 states.
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Otto Hecht
New Bern
Bobby Stokes
Greenville
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Stokes
Pamlico and Craven
North Carolina Agricultural Statistics Division
Department of Agriculture
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