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Head Scab and Vomitoxin Prevention Starts Now

How can we reduce the risk of head scab in our wheat? There are a few things we can do before wheat planting season to reduce the risk of scab or Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), which produces vomitoxin…

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Getting Ahead of Wheat and Barley Diseases

Spring’s here, and with it the need to look out for wheat and barley diseases. Here are two tools to help us monitor disease risk and, if necessary, choose a fungicide.Fungicide Efficacy Table – this…

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Planting to Reduce Head Scab Risk

(Adapted from: US Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative)It’s time to start preparing for winter small-grain planting. Here are some planting tips to aid in managing Fusarium head blight (FHB), also…

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What Are the Pale Patches in Wheat Fields This Year?

Across the state we have seen some pale patches in wheat fields. This article describes some of the more common causes of these patches, and whether or not we should be concerned about grain quality…

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North Carolina Wheat Stripe Rust Alert—April 18, 2024

Stripe rust has appeared in eastern North Carolina. It was found April 17th in field plots of DG Shirley in Perquimans County. Additionally it has been identified in Sampson County today, April 19th,…

About 6 whiteish, transulcent and susasage shaped larvae are pictured near on an exposed wheat tiller

Wheat Variety Resistance Ratings for Hessian Fly

by D. Reisig, A. Post, and Ryan HeinigerHessian fly is a serious pest of North Carolina wheat. A description of its life cycle and management strategies is available, with a

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How Hedging Can Help Farmers Reduce Loss From Low Prices

Planting a crop requires substantial up-front investment, yet the farmer will not know how much they will earn until the crop is sold. If the price can be set in advance, then the farmer would know…

Three large metal grain silos with conveyor towers on a rural farm

What Do We Know About Wheat Buyers in NC?

Knowing our customers is one of the most important aspects of marketing, even in grain crops.The NC Small Grain Growers Association funded a 2-year research project to learn more about our buyers of…

Combine harvester unloading grain into tractor trailer in harvested wheat field

Grain Marketing: Forward Price Contracts

Concerned about falling grain prices? There are a few ways to lock-in a future price for your crop before it has been harvested. A forward price contract with a nearby elevator is one of the more…

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Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With NC Wheat

Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat?North Carolina farmers grow the type of wheat that is best for baking cookies. If you would like to make homemade chocolate chip…