Specialty Crops

Dec 8, 2020

2020 Tobacco Situation & Outlook

Bryant Spivey, Johnston County Extension Director, hosted Blake Brown's 2020 tobacco outlook.

Nov 27, 2020

Potential Impacts of the 25 Percent Tariff Levied by the European Union and United Kingdom on U.S. Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Sweet Potatoes

A prolonged trade dispute could cause millions of dollars in lost value and will impact NC farmers, especially those that produce both sweet potatoes and tobacco, significantly.

Oct 12, 2020

North Carolina to Continue Industrial Hemp Pilot Program

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) will remain the authority for those growing hemp in North Carolina until September 2021.

Aug 17, 2020

Local Farmers Adjust and Adapt Sale Models Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Daniel Tregeagle explained that the transition to online sales presents an equity issue for rural farms where reliable access to internet may not be available.

Aug 7, 2020

2020 Caneberry Pricing Survey Report

Daniel Tregeagle analyzed the survey results to assess the strengths and vulnerabilities of the current caneberry market.

Jul 27, 2020

Pork, Pandemics and Politics: U.S. Agricultural Trade with China

In a year of volatile markets and culminating trade agreements, what can we expect from U.S. exports to China of agricultural products? If the past few months are any indicator, we may need to expect the unexpected.

Mar 30, 2020

New: 2020 Sweet Potato Enterprise Budget

Enterprise budgets help NC growers make informed planting and budgeting decisions for their operations.

Oct 30, 2019

Introducing Dr. Daniel Tregeagle

Find out more about ARE's newest faculty member.

Jul 2, 2019

Guide to Understanding & Evaluating Hemp Contracts in North Carolina

This guide provides a brief overview of common provisions currently offered in hemp contracts, as well as some provisions to be cautious of.

Apr 24, 2019

ARE Develops Tools for Planting Decisions that Helps Farmers, Lenders, and Agents

The information in this excel sheet comes from enterprise budgets and gives you info on crop input costs and expected revenue.