NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
Field Crops
2018 Regional Insecticide Efficacy Survey Now Available - Cotton, Corn, Soy
Each year the Cotton Belt entomologists are polled concerning insecticide efficacy. You can find these by going to the …
Velvetbean Caterpillar Defoliating Soybeans in Piedmont
I’ve had several reports of velvetbean caterpillar out of the Piedmont area. This is a migratory insect that we …
Reminders for Hemp License Holders
As the 2018 season draws to a close, many may benefit from these helpful reminders about the NC Industrial …
Soybean Considerations Following Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused catastrophic damage across parts of North Carolina primarily from flooding but also from wind damage. …
2018 Summer Extension Connections Newsletter
2018 Summer Edition of Extension Connections In This Issue Research and Extension Works Shaping Our Future Leaders Summer Livestock Updates Tobacco Tour 2018 Wet Weather Fallout 2018 …
Beginning Farmer Workshop
An 8-Week Workshop September 11th through October 30th Registration Deadline Wednesday, September 5th This 8-week course, will meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Reported in North Carolina
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber sample from a production field in Sampson County on May 30 of 2018. Leaves …
Farmworker Safety Training Day - Nash County RESCHEDULED
The Farmworker Safety Training Day for Friday, August 31st will be rescheduled some time in September. Please check back …
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