Rapid Reaction: A Season's Worth of Snow in One Day
We didn't have to wait long this winter to see our first major snow event in North Carolina. The …
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Subscription Options State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browserDeadline extended for Friends of IPM award nominations
We are extending the deadline for nominations for our our annual Friends of Southern IPM Award program. This program recognizes outstanding work in IPM in the southern …
IPM in the South blog open_in_browserOn-Farm Fiber Quality Results for 2018 (Collins & Edmisten)
Fiber Quality results for the 2018 NC On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program are now in. In addition to yield, …
Eligibility for NC Agriculture Disaster Assistance
Andrea Ashby | NCDA & CS | 12/5/2018 RALEIGH, N.C. – Farmers with damage and agricultural losses from Hurricane Florence …
A Cold, Wet November Offers a Possible Winter Preview
November in North Carolina was another wet month accompanied by the arrival of wintry temperatures and the ending of …
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HOLIDAY SALE- 40% off-NC Extension Gardener Handbook: A Great Gift in Hardback or eBook
This new national award-winning book has everything you want to know about gardening in the South East. 728 pages, …
Where Is Botrytis in Your Growth Operations?
Botrytis is one of the most common plant pests affecting greenhouses, nurseries, landscapes and food operations. The fungal pathogen causes …
IPM Position at New Mexico State University
Position: Extension Urban/Small Farms Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist New Mexico State University, College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental …
IPM in the South blog open_in_browserSoil Health: What Does Is Mean in North Carolina?
Check out a recent Extension publication from NC State Researchers, Deanna Osmond, Wayne Roper, and Josh Heitman, regarding Soil …
Meet the NC State University Hemp Researchers
Since the NC Industrial Hemp Program’s inception in 2017, several NC State University researchers have dedicated some portion of …
IMPORTANT: Anthracnose Crown Rot
Dear Strawberry Community, This year was certainly an exceptional sad year for strawberry growers all over the Southeast. It all …
NC Farm School : Keeping It in the Family
NC Farm School is a key resource for those who are seeking to keep land in farm production. For …
Finding the Best Cut Flowers to Grow and Sell
Cut flowers are experiencing a resurgence through sustainable locally grown flowers and driving demand for new and specialty cut …
Industrial Hemp Informational Sessions Being Held Across the State
N.C. Cooperative Extension agents have hosted more than 16 Industrial Hemp Informational Sessions and Workshops during the 2017-2018 growing …
Planning for 2019: Preemergence Herbicides
As harvest 2018 wraps up, I understand it’s hard to think about 2019. But, seed orders are being placed, …
Pitting Good Mites Against Bad Mites
Steven Bradley | Southeast Farm Press | 11/18/2018 An entomologist at Clemson University’s Coastal Research and Education Center has been …
The SCOfficial 2018-19 Winter Outlook
In our previous post, we described the atmospheric patterns that could affect the northern hemisphere jet streams -- and …
State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browserN.C. Hurricane Relief Fund Pasture Renovation & Cover Crop Seed Initiative
Michelle Lovejoy | NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation | Morning Ag Clips RALEIGH, N.C.–The North Carolina Farm Bureau …
Even After Devastation, Avoid Spreading Diseases and Nematodes
Bob Kemerait | Nov 12, 2018 | Southeast Farm Press In the devastation some endured in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, harvest …
Farm Dreams Workshops in Asheville and Boone
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association | Morning Ag Clips | 11/7/2018 PITTSBORO, N.C.–Dreaming of starting your own farm? Farm Dreams is …
January 29, 2019 NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop, Raleigh, NC
January 29, 2019, NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop for ornamental greenhouse growers will be held in the classroom in the …
Holiday Season Is Great Time to Visit Farms
Annie Baggett with NCDA&CS | Morning Ag Clips | 11/6/2018 RALEIGH, N.C. – Whether you’re choosing the perfect Christmas tree, …
Industrial Hemp Workshop in Durham on Friday (Nov 9)
The interest in industrial hemp production in the Carolinas is very high. The number of inquiries we get in …
EPA Extends Registration of Dicamba for Over-the-Top Use
Now that Halloween is over and Christmas music is starting to play, the EPA has reached a decision on …
Behind Our Local Food: Fork to Farmer Documentary Release
Today’s technologies grant us the ability to do most things from our couches, namely ordering products and services. This …