KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Farm Fest, a weeklong celebration of farm life, took place last week as a joint venture between the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and Duplin County. The farm fest kicked off on Sept. 7 at the Duplin Livestock Facility with a petting zoo, cowboy church and a rodeo. The next day, […]
Third-generation Wen Murphy brings hands-on experience and deep family ties to the next chapter of the family business WALLACE — As Murphy Family Ventures (MFV) celebrates two decades in business and marks its return to the Pork Powerhouses list, a new chapter in leadership begins with the promotion of Wen Murphy to executive vice president […]
KENANSVILLE — With fall knocking at the seasonal door, Duplin farmers are in the fields reaping what they have sown.According to Della King, Field Crops Agent with the North Carolina Extension Service in Kenansville, this year’s corn yield appears to be good. “As a county, overall, we’ve got a good, decent corn crop this year, […]
ROSE HILL — When people hear the term “high tech,” it’s unlikely that a grain storage facility is the first thing that comes to mind. However, a recent addition to House of Raeford’s Rose Hill Feed Mill Complex incorporates advanced technology available in the industry. According to Michael Newton, director of Corporate Feed Mill Operations […]
The pork industry came together last week to recognize one of its most influential leaders, as Wendell Murphy was named the 2025 recipient of the Larry Graham Pork Legacy Award — a distinction reserved for those who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement and sustainability of the pork industry. Presented at the 2025 National […]
Curtis Rains wins top regional honor for agricultural education leadership Curtis R. Rains, serving as the Agricultural Recruiting Liaison at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), has been recognized with the 2025 Visionary Impact Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators. This award acknowledges his significant contributions to enhancing agricultural education in the […]
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