2020 Schedule: Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices
The schedule for the 2020 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices training has been finalized. This training, presented by NC State …
News and Updates
Subscription OptionsNovember Sees Cooler Weather and Drought Recovery
The beginning of November brought a change to a cooler weather pattern and regular rainfall that helped drought conditions …
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Our Organic Tomato Project Makes the News!
The new funding for the multi-state Tomato Organic Management Initiative (TOMI) research and extension project was announced in the …
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 …
The 2019-20 Winter Outlook: A Little of Everything?
We've already gotten our first taste of winter with last week's freezing temperatures, so with a whole season still …
State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browserWinter Pattern Update: What Does ENSO Neutral Mean for NC?
This is the first part of our annual winter outlook series. Our outlook will be released on Thursday, November …
State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browserBlackberry growers and industry stakeholders we need your help!
The blackberry industry has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. The research and Extension community wants to be …
Team Rubus blog open_in_browserWebinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries
We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, …
71st Annual Crop Protection School: Final Details
The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …
The Heat Backed Off and Rain Picked Up in October
October began with hundred-degree heat, but a mid-month pattern change brought some relief from the heat and widespread rainfall …
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Ants in Your Plants (and your firewood too?)
With the threat of frost looming, many people start moving sensitive plants to indoor settings. In the process, they …
Grape Pest Survey - 4th Week of September
This article is our last post for this grape season. Harvest is complete at all of our locations. We …
Save the Date: NC Crop Protection School
The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …
Whitefly Management in Vegetables
Clint Thompson | 9/13/2019 | CAES NEWS at UGA Researchers from three research institutions are using a $3.2 million grant …
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly's Establishment in U.S. and World
Kim Kaplan | 10/3/2019 | USDA ARS A map identifying the areas suitable for establishment of the spotted lanternfly (SLF) …
Fall Armyworm Infestations Widespread in Southeastern North Carolina
Authors: Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth During the past few days, we have had a major increase of caterpillar defoliation …
The Human Health Benefits From GM Crops
It is easy to find opinions on the web about the safety of GM crops in the human diet. …
Temporary Change in Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Services (Hemp)
Due to high volumes and a lack of diagnostic personnel to handle hemp samples, the NC State University Plant …
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Non-Bt Hybrid Yield Trial Results and Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn as Resistance Insurance
All growers who plant Bt corn in North Carolina are required by law to plant non-Bt corn (refuge). Details …
Forage Producers Seminar
Join us on October 8, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a Forage Seminar. Specialists from the …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 24, 2019
This will be the last insect report of the year, and appropriately the only insect of concern is BMSB. …
Grape Pest Survey - 3rd Week of September
Our only remaining active locations is our muscadine site in Rowan County. Again, grape berry moth were caught at the …
Native Plant Challenge: Calling All Cities to Plant Native
Patrick Fitzgerald | 9/10/2019 | National Wildlife Foundation When cities and communities consider what trees, shrubs and flowers to plant …
Federal Government Approves Release of Non-Native Weevil in California to Combat Invasive Thistle
AP | 9/18/2019 | Via Capital Public Radio Federal officials have approved turning loose a non-native insect to feed on …