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Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Mike Adams, Dr. Savithri Purayannur, and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit …
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Over the past six years, nearly 250 family farms have gotten a kick-start from NC AgVentures for their efforts …
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …
From Camilo Parada and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo In collaboration with the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at NC State University, …
Higher Corn Populations? Where is the Industry Headed? In this video, Area Agent, Tim Hambrick, discusses why higher populations are …
For vegetable growers (both commercial and home gardeners), springtime often brings to mind tomato transplants. However, sometimes diseases occur …
The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
In order to answer this question two or three years of research isn’t enough. This video discusses soil health …
From Madison Stahr and Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo Sweetpotato black rot, caused by the fungal pathogen Ceratocystis fimbriata, was found in …
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
The mission of the North Carolina AgrAbility Partnership (NCAP) is to educate and assist farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their …
The 72nd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, …
The number of chrysanthemum samples diagnosed with Fusarium wilt this year is well above average, according to NC State …
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
This factsheet serves as an overview for North Carolinians interested in learning about the different …
This publication presents the results of interviews with women in agritourism across North Carolina. It …
General guidelines on how to conduct a bioassay for herbicide residues in soil.
This guide provides an overview of market gardens for small and beginning farmers in North …
The success of a biosecurity program depends on the resources the farm manager is willing …
The H-2A visa program is growing rapidly in North Carolina. The number of positions certified …
The fig is native to the Mediterranean Basin. You may already be familiar with some …
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
