Power Loss During Curing and Selecting Generator Capacity
Below are some links to information concerning power loss during curing and selecting generator capacity. Hopefully this will not be …
NC Cotton Field Day CANCELED
The NC Cotton Field Day, previously scheduled for this Thursday, has been CANCELED and will likely be rescheduled for …
Thoughts on Defoliation With Regard to Hurricane Florence (Collins & Edmisten)
I still am hoping this article isn’t necessary, but it seems that forecasters are more certain that Hurricane Florence …
Understanding Grain Bin Hazards
Grain bins pose serious risks to farmworkers and their families. Watch this video, created by N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
Preventing Contamination in Harvested Cotton (Collins & Edmisten)
Contamination of harvested cotton has become a very important issue over the past few years. This is an issue …
Early Season Defoliation Strategies for 2018 (Collins & Edmisten)
It’s still early in the game, but some growers are entertaining the idea of defoliating some early planted cotton …
On the Lighter Side . . .
What are the most-Googled wildlife photos in your state? Are people more captivated by deadly local snakes, carnivorous mammals or …
What Pesticides Can I Apply to My Industrial Hemp in NC?
There is a great deal of confusion and misinformation being provided on pesticide use (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, miticides, etc.) …
Piedmont Soybean Field Day October 3, 2018
Piedmont Soybean Field Day Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Piedmont Research Station 8350 Sherrills Ford Road Salisbury, NC Agenda 7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Registration 8:30-8:50 a.m. …
Soybean Looper Thresholds and Insecticide Recommendation
Soybean loopers have already shown up in coastal counties in higher numbers than usual. As this generation cycles through, …
2018 NC Cotton Field Day Scheduled for Thursday, Sept 13
The 2018 NC Cotton Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2018, and will be held at the …
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Elms have lots of pests. This week I have had several reports of larger elm leaf beetles, Monocesta coryli, …
Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
You can find a lot of damage on willows this time of year because imported willow leaf beetles have …
When to Spray Late-Season Bollworm
Another bollworm flight is on and, from the looks of it, there are many more moths in the system …
Music in the Arboretum - October 6th, 2018
Saturday, October 6th, 2018 Free and open to the public 1006 Eastern Avenue in Nashville Come and enjoy some music while strolling …
When Should You End Insecticide Sprays for Tarnished Plant Bugs in Cotton?
Article by Reisig and Collins To answer this question, you need to know when the field first reached cutout, which …
Sawflies Feeding on Oaks
Oaks have hundreds of herbivores so it is no wonder that towards the end of summer some of the …
Black Swallowtail Caterpillars Munching on Herbs
If you like to garden you probably like butterflies. You probably also grow some herbs like fennel, dill, or …
Horse Farm Tour - Sept 28, 2018
A Tour You Don’t Want to Miss! Join us for our 1st annual Horse Farm Tour presented by N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …