NC Commerce: Job Retention Grant
North Carolina businesses and certain nonprofits that missed out on other COVID-19 relief funds can now apply for a …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Virtual Turfgrass Field Day #2--July 29
Registration is available for the second of three virtual field days presented by the turf program at NC State …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in Johnston County
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Brandon Parker Cucumber downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been found …
2020 NC Sod Producers' Report Available
In March 2020, North Carolina State University conducted the sixth annual survey to examine inventory and pricing of North …
Cool Spring Has Slowed Growth of Warm-Season Turfgrasses
Lots of homeowners have been expressing concern over the appearance of various warm-season turfgrasses this spring. Bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, …
New Factsheet: Bermudagrass Mites
A new factsheet was released to the Extension Resource Database on bermudagrass mites. Bermudagrass mites are tiny, worm-like arachnids present …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
Be on the lookout for red headed flea beetles (Systena frontalis) across the eastern region of NC in container …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables Prepared by: Chris Gunter, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Jonathan Schultheis, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Horticultural Science, …
NC State Alumnus Becomes National Sports Turf Managers Association President
Jimmy Simpson, CSFM, facilities coordinator, Town of Cary, NC was installed as the new national STMA President in January …
Time to Scout for Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Crape myrtles have typically been almost maintenance free (unless you top them) but with the new crape myrtle bark …
Paycheck Protection Program Available to Farmers & Other Small Business Owners
The Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program created under the $2 trillion CARES Act is available to farmers as …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Martin
The ground pearl is a subterranean scale insect that infests the roots of turfgrasses and is of major concern …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Kerns
Impairment of root function by soilborne plant pathogens, particularly Pythium species, is a significant problem that leads to the …
Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research – Brandenburg
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to monitor insect activity and weather data on your site …
Wilmington Conference and Short Course
These two EVENTS have been CANCELED. Wilmington Regional Turfgrass Conference, March 27, 2020 N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County More info and …
9 Reasons to Choose a College Major in Turfgrass
Do you enjoy working outdoors, creating beautiful surroundings, analyzing environmental plant relationships, or growing high-value crops? A yes to …
Winter Glyphosate Applications to Bermudagrass
Glyphosate applications to dormant bermudagrass in winter are excellent for general weed control. Many weeds, including Poa annua, can …
2020 Winter Conference Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network
The North Carolina Botanical Garden was an incredible venue for the 2020 Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network Winter Conference. Sally …
EPA Issues Review of Glyphosate
EPA just issued a review of glyphosate. Here is the most significant statement “As part of this action, EPA …
Protective Measures of Beehives During Hurricanes
With the track of tropical storm Isaias poised to make a significant impact on North Carolina, there are some …
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