Gloomy Scale Crawlers are Active

The below information was taken from the NC Pest News, a weekly pest update from April to September. Gloomy scale, Melanaspis tenebricosa, is an armored scale that is found on  MORE »Posted: 5/20/13

Livestock Newsletter May/June 2013

News, articles and information related to livestock production. Download the Newsletter at the following link Livestock May 2013Posted: 5/20/13

Horticultural Science Summer Institute

We are very excited to announce we are hosting a now annual Horticultural Science Summer Institute! Please pass along to any youth that may be interested!  Horticultural Science Summer Institute July  MORE »Posted: 4/29/13

4-H Paper Clover Program is Coming!

The spring Paper Clover fundraiser is happening May 8th -19th  in all Tractor Supply Company stores. Johnston County 4-H will be hosting an on-site event Saturday May 11, youth will  MORE »Posted: 4/24/13

4-H Summer Fun is Available

The Johnston County 4-H Summer Fun Listing is now available.  This is open to all youth 5 - 18 in Johnston County, you do not have to be a  MORE »Posted: 4/19/13

BUDGETWI$E

It is sometimes difficult to see the bright side when the cost of gas and groceries continues to rise. The tough economy can be overwhelming unless you convince yourself  MORE »Posted: 4/10/13

Home Buyer Workshops

 What you need to know before you consider making a home purchase! Participants will gain knowledge and skills in money management and financial planning.  Strategies for saving and  MORE »Posted: 4/10/13

Chill Your Bill

A long Winter season and a short Spring remind us that Summer temperatures will be here soon. Cooling your home in the summer can require more than half of  MORE »Posted: 4/10/13

Termites Ready to Swarm

Spring rain in many parts of the state coupled with warmer temperatures are likely to trigger some termite swarms. Dr. Michael Waldvogel, NCSU Extension Entomologist states, "Termite swarms that occur outdoors are  MORE »Posted: 4/2/13

EPA Marks March 18-24 is Fifth Annual Fix a Leak Week

This story was copied from a news release. One in every 10 homes has a leak that is wasting at least 90 gallons of water per day WASHINGTON — The U.S.  MORE »Posted: 3/18/13

Register Now for the “Building Your Volunteer Base” workshop

One day Train-the-Trainer Workshop CANCELLED   "Building Your Volunteer Base:  The Four Rs"   Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:00AM - 3:00PM   Johnston County Agriculture Center, Smithfield   Registration:  $10 per person (includes materials and lunch) This session is for  MORE »Posted: 3/15/13

2013 Youth Livestock Show Schedule Now Available

The 2013 Johnston County Youth Livestock Show and Sell will be held April 2nd & 3rd at the Johnston County Livestock Arena.  Click here for a complete schedule.    Posted: 3/8/13

Livestock Newsletter March 2013

News, articles and information related to livestock production. Download the Newsletter at the following link: Livestock March 2013    Posted: 3/7/13

Mummy Berry Emerging this Week

Mummy Berry Emerging This Week Mummy berry is now active in southeastern North Carolina - the photos below were taken yesterday.  The disease begins each spring with the emergence of  MORE »Posted: 3/6/13

Organic Certification Consulting Services

Organic Certification Consulting Services  Are you intimidated by the regulations and paperwork necessary for USDA Organic Certification? As part of our Organic Carolina Initiative, we are offering FREE consultation services to  MORE »Posted: 3/6/13

Blueberry Production Workshop

Saturday, March 2, 2013 there was a blueberry production workshop held at the Johnston County Agriculture Building.  Dr. Bill Cline, a specialist with NC State University, gave a presentation  MORE »Posted: 3/4/13

Winter Applications Targeted Specifically for Dormant Bermudagrass Turf

Mr. Leon Warren Drs. Travis Gannon and Fred Yelverton February 27, 2013 In many cases, controlling winter weeds in the dead of winter is not a great idea.  Once cold weather  MORE »Posted: 3/1/13

Johnston County 4-H Talent Showcase

Start spreading the news and get your dancing shoes shined up for the annual 4-H Talent Showcase on Tuesday March 5th.  This event will serve as entertainment for the  MORE »Posted: 2/22/13