Squash Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Savithri Purayannur, Mike Adams, and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy …
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Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Western NC, July 28, 2021
Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plant samples from a commercial grower in Haywood County, NC. …
Late Blight on Tomato Confirmed in WNC Region --July 28, 2021
Late blight on tomato has been confirmed near Macon County, NC on July 27, 2021. Samples have been sent to …
Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC
Please share across your networks. The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day …
Dogs and Turfgrass
There is a new publication discussing the interaction between dogs and turfgrass. To read or download, go to: Dogs and …
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Section 18 Label Renewal Approved for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) for Control of Sweetpotato Black Rot Postharvest in Domestic Markets
Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
Online Registration for Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day
Join us Wednesday, August 11th for the in-person, 2021 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Strawberry Breeding Trials Yield Data 2021
Each year the NC State University Strawberry Breeding program evaluates cultivars from other breeding programs along with advanced selections …
Turfgrass Field Day - Live
2021 Turfgrass Field Day at NC State University Turfgrass Field Lab will be Wednesday, August 11. Come join the …
Art Bruneau Tournament
The Art Bruneau Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course. …
NC Commercial Blackberry and Raspberry Growers Association 2021 Field Day
Save the date for NCCBRGA Field Day and Annual Meeting at Lewis Nursery & Farms, Rocky Point, NC on Friday, …
2021 Western NC Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting July 26
Dear all, the 2021 Western North Carolina strawberry pre-plant meeting will be held in Yancey County on July 26, 2021, …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
Now Available: Key to Turfgrass Insect Damage
Insect damage in turfgrass can be difficult to diagnose as many insects cause similar types of nondescript damage (think: …
Muscadine Webinar: Summer Vineyard Management
Webinar Wednesday, June 16: Summer Vineyard Management for High-Quality Muscadine Grapes The North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association and N.C. Cooperative …
Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar
Revised Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar is now online. The link can be found …
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