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Three Reasons to Control Winter Annual Weeds

Sonya Begemann | 9/17/2019 | Ag WebYou’ll likely be seeing summer annual weeds from the combine, with a few small winter annuals sneaking in here and there. Take good notes about where the mature…

Vineyards Facing an Insect Invasion May Turn to Aliens for Help

Dan Charles | 9/16/2019 | NPRWalking around a park near Allentown, Pa., I didn't even notice the bugs at first. Then Heather Leach arrived. She's an insect expert from Penn State University.She…

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New USDA Scientific Research Program Promotes Sustainable Agricultural Practices

USDA | 9/12/2019U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins announced today that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has invested $77.8 million in research…

Fall Armyworm Damage to North Carolina Pastures

The fall armyworm is a chronic pest in the Southeast and can cause severe damage to grass and forage crops alike. The caterpillars feed on variety of turf and forage species including: bermudagrass,…

Controlling Fire Ants in Your Yard

As red imported fire ants continue to spread across North Carolina and the country, you may be a bit more leery about new ant mounds in your yard. We’ve all had that moment when we find little…

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Improving Disease Control in Poultry

Sandra Avant USDA ARS | 8/21/2019 | Via Morning AgClipsMarek’s disease—a highly contagious viral disease caused by a herpesvirus—is a constant threat to poultry worldwide. It is also one of the most…

Knowing Berry Pests' Diets May Help Control Them

Cornell University | MorningAgClips via EurekaAlert!With New York state’s $20 million berry industry entering peak season, an invasive fruit fly is thriving.But little has been known about how the…

2023 NIFA Annual Report

Curious to know about agriculture and food research currently being funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture?Check out the 2023 NIFA Annual Report. This year’s report highlights the…

European Earwig: Pest, Beneficial or Both?

Dr. Robert Orpet | 6/25/2019 | Via Entomology Today The European earwig (Forficula auricularia) may be difficult to appreciate because it is an invasive species with menacing rear-pincers, and the…

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N.C. Agriculture: Feeding Families, Growing the Economy

As more people move to the urban centers of North Carolina, consumers lose previously close connections with where their food comes from. “No farms, no food” is just the tip of the iceberg.…