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From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 9
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Questions About PGRs at This Point in the Season (Collins & Edmisten)
We’ve been getting a number of questions this week regarding the need for mepiquat-based PGRs applied to cotton at …
Hurricane Recovery and Preparation: Soybean Production Guide
In collaboration with the USDA, the NC State Extension Soybean Team and Dr. David Holshouser (Soybean Extension Specialist at …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 8
August 1, 2020- It seems as if it’s much too early to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes, but here …
Video: Sugarcane Aphid Control in Sorghum
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Video: Applying Foliar Fertilizers to Soybeans
Should you apply a foliar fertilizer to your soybean crop this year? NC State University’s Soybean Extension Specialist, Dr. Rachel …
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Many North Carolina soybean fields got off to a rough start in 2020. Early planted soybeans encountered excessive moisture …
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Two bits of information today tell me that we are likely beginning the main bollworm flight of the year. …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
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Soybean Insecticide Choices - 2020
I know that commodity prices are a major concern and spending more money on more expensive products seems inefficient, …
High Target Spot Pressure in NC Tobacco
Persistent wet weather conditions continue to cause issues for tobacco diseases across the state. In particular, target spot, caused …
2020 Virtual Tobacco Field Day
Welcome to the 2020 NC State University Virtual Tobacco Field Day! Thank you for viewing our research updates. Below …
Timing Is Everything: Plant Bug Scouting for Differently Aged Fields
It has been a tough year for cotton across the state. As we move toward squaring and bloom stages, …
Mid-Season Tobacco Disease Updates
Recent weather conditions have favored several diseases in tobacco. Most pathogens that we manage in tobacco are most severe …
Pre-Bloom PGR Decisions (Collins & Edmisten)
The 2020 crop is currently variable with some fields still struggling and lagging behind due to early-season stress (4-6 …
Pre-Bloom Plant Bug Management
By Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth With cotton moving into squaring it’s a good time to think about a game …
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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