Agriculture represents one-sixth of the North Carolina economy, employing nearly 780,000 people. The state ranks ninth among all states in agricultural production.With these foundational strengths, North Carolina agribusinesses, farmers and ag technology companies are well-equipped to navigate a variety of challenges, according to speakers at the recent Ag Allies Conference sponsored by the NC Chamber.Bart Fischer, research associate professor at co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center and Texas A&M University, spelled out the headwinds for the ag economy in North Carolina and nationally: Depressed crop prices, high labor...