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Hog Waste Powers North Carolina County
2020-11-12 06:00:00| Waste Age
Methane gas from pig waste is being used to power Harnett County, NC homes and businesses. Local farmer Tom Butler developed the solution when neighbors complained his hogs were causing an odor to permeate to nearby homes. Butler first began powerin
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Trump Extends Oil Drilling Ban Offshore North Carolina, Virginia
2020-09-28 11:10:00| OGI
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sept. 25 he had extended a ban until 2032 on oil drilling off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia, weeks after a similar extension affecting offshore drilling.
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Nemechek appointed interim CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council
2020-09-10 15:41:00| National Hog Farmer
Former CEO Andy Curliss has accepted a corporate affairs position with Smithfield Foods.
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North Carolina pig farms see minimal impact from Hurricane Isaias
2020-08-04 16:44:00| National Hog Farmer
Since Hurricane Floyd hit the state more than 20 years ago, hurricane preparation has become a year-round practice for pork producers.
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North Carolina Pork Council declares 2020 'Summer of 'Cue'
2020-07-14 15:45:00| National Hog Farmer
Challenge rewards patrons after they visit five different restaurants and purchase a pork dish, while promoting their visit on social media.
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