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How Much Nitrogen Should I Use at Top-Dressing?
Tissue testing is an easy way to know exactly how much nitrogen to put out at top-dress so that …
Post-Emergence Control of Italian Ryegrass
Before top-dressing we want to terminate any weeds that could compete with our wheat crop. In this short video, …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
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Video: Post-Emergent Italian Ryegrass Control
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Webinar Recording: Wheat Marketing and Weed Control
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2021 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices
As most have heard, the recently approved federal labels for dicamba-containing products labeled for over-the-top use to dicamba-tolerant cotton …
Webinar: Wheat Disease, Insect and Crop Management Updates
Do you want to be ready to manage your wheat this spring? Join us online for Part 3 of our …
Agenda for 2020 Crop Protection School Now Available
The 72nd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, …
Official Variety Test: Soybean Variety Selection
Variety selection is one of the most important choices you’ll make all year. Out of the hundreds of soybean …
Webinar Recording: Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat
Are you planting wheat this fall? The recording of Part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” is available on YouTube. Topics: Dr. …
Webinar: Wheat Marketing & Weed Control
Do you want to improve your wheat production and marketing? Join us online for Part 2 of our “Wheat Production …
Video: Optimal Wheat Seeding Rates
What seeding rate is best for soft red winter wheat production? Optimal seeding rates will vary depending on when …
NC AgVentures Grant Opportunity for Farmers
NC AgVentures Grant Program will begin accepting applications for the 2021 round of grants on October 15, 2020. The deadline …
Video: Pre-Emergent Italian Ryegrass Control
Italian ryegrass is one of our most challenging weeds because it’s competitive with wheat, grows the same time as …
Video: Early Soil Fertility Management in Wheat
How much nitrogen does your wheat crop need? If you want a top quality and high yielding wheat crop this …
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 …
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, …
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