Video: Identifying Waterhemp, a New Pigweed in NC
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Field Crops
Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC
Please share across your networks. The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day …
Reducing Aflatoxin in Grain Corn
Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that is produced by Aspergillus flavus which has a worldwide impact on human …
Effect of Xyway Fungicide on Corn Germination
Does applying Xyway fungicide (flutriafol) in-furrow at planting negatively affect seedling germination in corn? NC State Extension gives an independent …
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
2021 OVT Wheat Data and Webinar
The 2021 commercial wheat data is now available via the Variety Selection Tool (ncovt.medius.re). We will be holding a …
Webinar RECORDING: Mid-Season Soybean Management
A mid season soybean management webinar was hosted on 7/1/2021 via Zoom by NC State Extension Specialists Drs. Wes …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic to Resume Normal Operations
We are excited to announce the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will be returning to normal …
Why Is My Combine Dusty Black?
Picking Wheat and Combine is Dusty Black Loose Smut and Sooty head molds can turn grain heads black. With Loose Smut, …
Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …
Scout Before Spraying Stink Bug
Stink Bug Management in Corn I have had a couple of calls concerning aerial applications on Corn in the past …
Mid-Season Soybean Management Webinar 7/1/21
Join us for a mid-season soybean management webinar on July 1, 2021, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. The format …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 3
March 22, 2021 Last week (March 15–19) brought changes in the growing conditions around the state. The two previous weeks …
Farmer & Farmworker Vaccination
Farmer and Farmworker Vaccination Farmers and farmworkers are now eligible for vaccination for COVID-19 as essential workers. This includes those …
Mid-Season Tobacco Greenhouse Review Webinar
Cooperative Extension in Johnston and Wilson County will host a Mid-Season Tobacco Greenhouse webinar on Thursday, February 25 at 9 …
Wheat Variety Selection Tool - Up and Running!
NC State Extension, with support from the NC Small Grain Growers Association, has released a Wheat Variety Selection Tool! …
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers & Farm Workers
Important Information for Farmers & Farmworkers We have included a link to the form needed to obtain the Work Authorization …
The Johnston County Grower ~ January 2020
This Edition of the Johnston County Grower contains important information about upcoming events. If your Private Applicator license expires in …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
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- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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- Soybeans
- Tobacco Growers Information
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- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
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- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NCSU/USDA Forage Program
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