What Is That Weed? There's an App for That Too!
There are several mobile apps that are very useful in plant identification. These image-based identification tools have improved dramatically …
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Tomato Growers Identify Research Priorities
The North Carolina Tomato Growers Association recently hosted the Winter Vegetable Meeting in February. Attendees were asked a series …
When Forsythia Blooms, Get Ready for Spring Germinating Summer Annual Weeds.
Spring flowering plants like forsythia send an undeniable message that the temperatures are getting warm enough for plants to …
English Ivy -- Its Time to Think About Control Options
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2022 Fungicide Spray Guides for Tomato and Pepper
The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
Important Information for Poultry Producers
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Diseases of Hydroponic Leafy Greens and Herbs
Although hydroponic production systems allow growers to control many factors to create a healthy crop, these systems do pose …
Effect of Xyway LFR on Corn in 2021
Summary: Two separate research trials were performed by NC State Extension using Xyway LFR fungicide in the Piedmont of …
Have You Seen Tropical Spiderwort?
Tropical spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis), a noxious weed, has been found in several landscape beds in Raleigh. See a fact …
USDA Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program for Producers
The Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program provides grants to specialty crop producers and processors, other select producers, …
NC State Extension Crop Comparison Tool
The NC State Agricultural and Resource Economics Team has developed a Crop Comparison Tool to aid growers in decision …
USDA Introduces New Insurance Policy for Farmers Who Sell Locally
USDA has a new insurance option for agricultural producers with small farms that sell locally. The Micro Farm policy …
2021 Crop Protection School Details
The 73rd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, …
Grant Opportunity for Family Farms!
NC AgVentures, is an NC State Extension program that provides grants to North Carolina farmers and Community Groups for …
What’s That Pretty Weed? Ageratum
Ageratum conyzoides (tropic ageratum or billygoat weed) is a South American species that is now a common weed in …
Have You Seen Thickhead in Your Garden?
No, I’m not talking about your brother-in-law. Thickhead or redflower ragleaf (Crassocephalum crepidioides) is an introduced weed that I’m …
Mum Growers, Beware of Pythium
July is the month when mum producers start seeing wilting plants due to Pythium root rot, with more cases …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
Squash Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Savithri Purayannur, Mike Adams, and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy …
Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …