Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 15, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
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Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 10, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
Aphids in Wheat
I have received numerous calls within the past week about relatively heavy aphid levels in wheat. The point of …
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 …
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 …
Upcoming Webinar: Management of Fusarium Head Blight
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium head blight of wheat (also known as scab) is one of the most problematic diseases of …
Tobacco Associates Export Promotion Referendum
To All North Carolina Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers This notice is hereby given that a check-off referendum will be held on: Wednesday, …
14th Annual Agricultural Development Forum
Join us for the 14th Annual at NC State Fairgrounds Governor Holshouser Building, Raleigh Thursday, January 31, 2019 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free Admission · Lunch Provided · Open …
2019 Beginning Farmer Class
Classes are scheduled on Thursday nights starting January 10th through February 28th, 2019, when farmers are less busy and …
2019 NC Farm School Northern Piedmont
JOIN US FOR OUR INTEREST MEETINGS!! R.S.V.P. online November 27, 2018, at 7 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center 721 Foster Street Durham, NC November …
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 …
Hay, Straw, and Pine Needle Shipping Quarantine
For anyone selling Hay, Straw, or Pine Needles from Orange County, please check this North Carolina Department of Agriculture …
True Armyworm in Northeastern NC Wheat- Time to Scout
Article by Dominic Reisig and Angela Post True armyworm has been spotted in northeastern North Carolina wheat over the past …
Orange County "Summary of Agricultural Resources" Guide Book
The Economic Development Department created a new 48-page summary booklet identifying the agricultural themed resources (federal, state county, nonprofits) …
Hessian Fly Adults Are Active- Should You Spray?
Hessian fly eggs have been spotted on wheat in Beaufort County, NC. Larvae will hatch from these eggs and …
At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
Insecticidal Seed Treatment a Good Idea for Sorghum
Gary Cross, Ag Agent in Granville and Person counties has reported seeing sugarcane aphid on one of its hosts, …
Monthly Drought Projections
For more information and a map of the affected areas, please visit NOAA/NWS Climate Prediction Center’s U.S. Monthly Drought …
Why Soil Sample?
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The Breeze Farm Incubator Brochure
The Breeze Farm incubator… provides a place for people interested in learning to farm, but without a place to …
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