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Agriculture in North Carolina: State Docs: Crop & Livestock Info

A guide to print and digital resources, including state documents, on North Carolina's agricultural industry.

Federal/State Market News Service Weekly Newsletter


This newsletter (full name: Weekly Newsletter: Livestock, Grain, Poultry, Eggs, Fruits, Vegetables & Cotton Prices in North Carolina & Surrounding Markets) was published weekly on Fridays until August 19, 2022, when it ceased publication. It  contained market information, including prices and trends for livestock, grain, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and cotton.

2005 Crops & Weather


This document compiles statistics on weather and crops throughout the state from 1995-2004. It includes weather data on average precipitation, temperatures and growing season. The crops portion contains usual planting and harvesting dates, cash receipts and statistics by crop (corn, tobacco, etc.)

Peanut Information


This publication contains detailed information and statistics on planting, growing, and harvesting peanuts in North Carolina.

Cotton Information


This publication contains detailed information and statistics regarding proven production methods for cotton grown in North Carolina.

Burley Tobacco Guide


This publication contains an update on the tobacco industry in North Carolina as well as the United States. Also included are labor statistics and tips and information on managing nutrients, weeds, diseases, and insects.   The earlier title (1992-2006) of this publication was Burley Tobacco Information.

Flue-Cured Tobacco


This publication contains updates on the tobacco industry in North Carolina as well as the United States, with a focus on flue-cured tobacco. Also included are labor statistics and tips and information on managing nutrients, weeds, diseases, and insects. The earlier titles of this publication were Tobacco Information (1961-1990) and Flue-Cured Tobacco Information (1991-2006).