Deadline Extended for Disaster Relief to 12/20
The N.C. General Assembly has approved extending the deadline for the agricultural disaster relief program to Thursday December 20, 2018. …
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NC State Helps Homegrown Christmas Tree Farm
December 6 | Tim Peeler | NC State University Tucked on a cleared hillside deep in Cherokee County, a row …
Eligibility for NC Agriculture Disaster Assistance
Andrea Ashby | NCDA & CS | 12/5/2018 RALEIGH, N.C. – Farmers with damage and agricultural losses from Hurricane Florence …
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Is Announcing a New Hurricane Relief Effort Targeting Small Farms in NC & SC
The Hurricane Relief Partnership for Carolina Sustainable Farms will provide these farms with affordable financing for hurricane recovery expenses, …
NC Farm School Down East Begins January 17, 2019
NC Farm School offers classroom business seminars, field trips, and farm tours. Applications are due January 3, 2019. See the …
Pitting Good Mites Against Bad Mites
Steven Bradley | Southeast Farm Press | 11/18/2018 An entomologist at Clemson University’s Coastal Research and Education Center has been …
N.C. Hurricane Relief Fund Pasture Renovation & Cover Crop Seed Initiative
Michelle Lovejoy | NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation | Morning Ag Clips RALEIGH, N.C.–The North Carolina Farm Bureau …
Even After Devastation, Avoid Spreading Diseases and Nematodes
Bob Kemerait | Nov 12, 2018 | Southeast Farm Press In the devastation some endured in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, harvest …
3 Programs to Help Farmers With Pasture Damage From Flooding and Excessive Rainfall
Pasture Renovation program is designed to help producers reestablish perennial pastures that were killed or damaged during the storms. …
Big News for Meat Handlers Interested in Reaching New Markets and Developing Value-Added Products and Cuts for Off-Site Sale Under a County Inspected Facility!
Because of a change in new regulatory interpretation, a meat handler is now allowed to produce and package meat …
Farm Dreams Workshops in Asheville and Boone
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association | Morning Ag Clips | 11/7/2018 PITTSBORO, N.C.–Dreaming of starting your own farm? Farm Dreams is …
Holiday Season Is Great Time to Visit Farms
Annie Baggett with NCDA&CS | Morning Ag Clips | 11/6/2018 RALEIGH, N.C. – Whether you’re choosing the perfect Christmas tree, …
Five Trends Shaping the Future of Farming
Sonja Begemann | Farm Journal’s Ag Pro | 10/31/2018 The world of farming is changing every day. With each new …
Top Vegetables Grown in North Carolina
Chris Gunter | NC State University Professor of Hort Science | 9/19/2018 Have you ever wondered what vegetables are grown in …
How Roaches Fight Off Wasps That Turn Their Victims Into Zombies
Susan Milius | Science News | 10/31/2018 Real-life fights against zombie-makers offer plenty of tips for avoiding undeath. Just ask …
Garbage Can Gardening
Liz Driscoll | NC State University 4-H Extension Specialist | 10/4/2018 After devouring a tasty pomegranate or pineapple, propagate them …
Early Spotted Lanternfly Detection Is Critical for the Future of NC Agriculture
The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an emerging invasive pest that was first found in Pennsylvania, in 2014. Since …
App Helps Farmers Know When to Spray or Spread
Ohio State University | Morning Ag Clips | 10/26/2018 COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new app from The Ohio State University …
How Beetle Outbreaks and Wildfire Alter Ecosystems Webinar on 10/30/2018
Unlike the predictable vegetation and ecosystem changes typical after wildfire or timber harvesting, the outcomes of insect outbreaks remain …
Sample for SCN Now to Preserve Future Soybean Yield Potential
University of Minnesota Extension | Corn & Soybean Digest | 10/24/2018 Now is crunch time for row-crop producers: harvesting, hauling …