Glyphosate Safety Update - No Risk to Public Health
On April 30, 2019, the EPA announced the availability of the proposed registration review decision for glyphosate. From the …
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Pond Clinic 2019
Orange County Soil and Water announces… What: Durham and Orange Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Pond Clinic …
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Water Lilies as a Cut Flower
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Forestry Field Day 2019
Harvest Ridge Farm 545 Service Rd Ruffin, NC 27326 Thursday, March 21, 2019, starting at 10 a.m. FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT: Kathryn Holmes, N.C. …
Novel Endophyte Fescue Field Day
Caywood Farm Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4 to 6 p.m. 2306 Moores Mill Rd, Rougemont, NC 27572 R.S.V.P to 919-560-0558 or Lmarochak@dconc.gov by …
English Ivy -- Its Time to Think About Control Options
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Agritourism: Planting the Seeds of Your Ag Tourism Business
Planting the Seed… About: Agriculture entrepreneurs and business owners are introduced to agritourism and will explore its many manifestations. Come …
Prolonged Shipping and Fluctuating Temperatures Promote Gray Mold Development and Leaf Yellowing on Geranium Liners
Postharvest storage and shipping environments are often conducive to plant stress and disease development. Plants are often in dark …
14th Annual Agricultural Development Forum
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Where Is Botrytis in Your Growth Operations?
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2019 Beginning Farmer Class
Classes are scheduled on Thursday nights starting January 10th through February 28th, 2019, when farmers are less busy and …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
20th Annual Vermiculture Conference
On October 26–27, 2019, NC State’s 20th Annual Vermiculture Conference will be held on Centennial Campus at The James …
Giant Hogweed Is Present in NC but Rare
Recent news stories about giant hogweed have raised awareness of this nasty invader. Yes, we have giant hogweed in …
Hay, Straw, and Pine Needle Shipping Quarantine
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Prevent Weeds in Spring Color Beds
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