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Tall fescue growers in NC probably never worried about winterkill, but what about those that manage warm-season grasses? Crop …
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Advancing Knowledge Through Turfgrass Center Research - Peacock
The use of drones or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is a popular topic in the news, but ever wonder …
Turfgrass Alumni Were Honored at 2019 CALS Alumni Awards
We congratulate two Crop Science/Ag Institute graduates recently recognized for their outstanding career contributions: A.B. Parker – named 2019 Outstanding …
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NC State & UT Horticulture collaborate with Ashe County Extension on 2019 Pumpkin Variety Trials
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Are You Prepared for Wildfire
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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 …
Rare Farm Transition Opportunity: Orange County 12 Ac Turnkey Operation + Farmhouse
Take a careful look at this operating vegetable farm & nursery on 12 acres with great infrastructure including 2 …
Grape Pest Survey - 2nd Week of September
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Caneberry Nursery List
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Old Farm, New Farm. John and Jessica Rowe of Cannabis Consortium Breathe Life Into Montgomery County Farm
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Continued Education Private Applicators X and V Training
When: September 24, 2019 Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Orange County Food Lab (306 Revere Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278) Time: 5–9 p.m. X …
Vermiculture Conference: Get $50 OFF for Next 10 Days!
20th NC State University Vermiculture Conference October 26-27, 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) The James B. Hunt Jr. Library Duke Energy Hall, 1070 …
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How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
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Sep 3: Grape Hurricane Preparedness and Resources
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