New Wheat Variety Selection Tool
After almost three years of development the North Carolina Wheat Variety Selection Tool is ready for its debut. With support …
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Subscription OptionsKenosha, Wisconsin Farmer Plants Two Million Sunflowers to Make People Smile
One Wisconsin man has been very busy during the pandemic: He’s planted two million sunflowers to give joy to …
Fusarium Wilt Problematic on Chrysanthemum in 2020
The number of chrysanthemum samples diagnosed with Fusarium wilt this year is well above average, according to NC State …
Video: Applying Poultry Litter to Small Grains
Thinking about applying poultry litter in the fall prior to a small grain? Dr. Steph Kulesza, Extension Specialist in Nutrient …
How to Control the "Spill" of Your Drill
Calibrating your grain drill doesn’t have to be complicated. NC State Extension Area Agent Tim Hambrick explains in 3 …
Pantry Pests Could Take Advantage of Stored Food During Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
Video: Do You Know How to “Control the Spill” of Your Drill?
It may seem like there’s no good way to know how much seed your grain drill is putting out, …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Pumpkin Downy Mildew Found in Surry County, North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Kimberly D’Arcangelo Cucurbit downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been confirmed …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Western NC (8/14/2020)
Cucumber Downy Mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plants in our sentinel plot in Waynesville, NC (Haywood County). …
Funding Will Help Cover Some of the Costs for Organic Certification
WASHINGTON — USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist …
Video: Small Grain Variety Selection
Selecting the right variety can make a huge difference in crop production. How do we know which ones to …
Murder Hornets in the News Again
As if COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias are not enough to keep all of us occupied, Asian giant hornets (aka, …
Add Mosquitoes to Your Weekend Chores
With odds increasing that Tropical Storm Isaias will hit some part of coastal North Carolina, we can expect some flooding …
Video: Sugarcane Aphid Control in Sorghum
Sugarcane aphids can damage our sorghum crop and our profits. Watch this quick video to learn what you can …
Grant Opportunity for NC Farmers
NC AgVentures is an Extension program that provides grants to North Carolina independent family farms for new and innovative …
Section 18 Crisis Exemption Approved for Sivanto Prime on Sweet Sorghum for Sugarcane Aphid
Sivanto Prime for control of sugarcane aphid on sweet sorghum has been approved for use in North Carolina during …
NC Residents Warned Not to Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed Sent to Them
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or …
Late Blight on Tomato Confirmed in Buncombe County, 7-17-20
Late blight on tomato was confirmed in Buncombe County on July 17, 2010, and confirmed by microscopic observation of …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
How do winter crops affect your soybean production? Sixth generation farmer and graduate student, MaKayla Gross, gives us an update …