NC State Helps Homegrown Christmas Tree Farm
December 6 | Tim Peeler | NC State University Tucked on a cleared hillside deep in Cherokee County, a row …
Pest Management
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 …
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 …
N.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 …
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, …
Five Trends Shaping the Future of Farming
Sonja Begemann | Farm Journal’s Ag Pro | 10/31/2018 The world of farming is changing every day. With each new …
Top Vegetables Grown in North Carolina
Chris Gunter | NC State University Professor of Hort Science | 9/19/2018 Have you ever wondered what vegetables are grown in …
How Roaches Fight Off Wasps That Turn Their Victims Into Zombies
Susan Milius | Science News | 10/31/2018 Real-life fights against zombie-makers offer plenty of tips for avoiding undeath. Just ask …
Garbage Can Gardening
Liz Driscoll | NC State University 4-H Extension Specialist | 10/4/2018 After devouring a tasty pomegranate or pineapple, propagate them …
Early Spotted Lanternfly Detection Is Critical for the Future of NC Agriculture
The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an emerging invasive pest that was first found in Pennsylvania, in 2014. Since …
Vegetable Production Update- October 12, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (NC State Extension Associate, Plant Pathology …
Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?
Want to reduce your labor costs for hand weeding container nurseries? The simple (but hard answer) is to hand …
Management of the Guava Root Knot Nematode in Sweetpotatoes
In recent years, some North Carolina sweetpotato growers have found Meloidogyne enterolobii, also known as the guava root knot …
Vegetable Production Update - September 28, 2018
Vegetable Production Update – September 28, 2018 From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes), and Inga Meadows …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
Vegetable Production Update- August 31st, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: 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 …
Vegetable Production Update- August 17, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
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 …
Late Blight Detected in Haywood County - Aug. 20, 2018
Late blight on tomato was confirmed in Haywood County on August 20, 2018 and confirmed by microscopic observation of the …
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