September Horticulture News
Save the Date! Sweet Potato Growers: Guava-Rootknot-Nematode Education Meeting Monday, September 16 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wilson County Agriculture Center 1806 SW Goldsboro St. Wilson, …
Agriculture & Food
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Industrial Hemp Field Tour - Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Learn about industrial hemp at our Hemp Field Tour, Wednesday, Sept.18, from 9:30 a.m.–noon. Topics will include hemp seed issues, …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Five-County Beef Tour and Beef Field Day
Five-County Beef Tour and Beef Field Day Saturday, September 14, 2019 Area livestock producers are invited to the 2019 NC …
Fall Armyworms Damage to N.C. Pastures
RALEIGH, N.C. — Currently, there are widespread reports of fall armyworm damage in pastures across North Carolina. In this …
August Horticulture News
NE North Carolina / SE Virginia Pumpkin Production Field Meeting August 22, 2019 4:30–7 p.m. Sandy Point Farms – 31190 Statesville Rd., …
Fork to Farmer Video Highlights Franklin County Farmer
This creative collaboration between Fork to Farmer, FarmTable Restaurant and Franklin County farmer, Leo Stallings, shows us how locally …
Attending the 2019 Regional Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting?
Regional Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting Information The 2019 Regional Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting will take place on Thursday, August 29, beginning with …
Announcing the Visit NC Farms App
This is an invitation for the launch of the Visit NC Farms Mobile App. Developed by the N.C. Department of …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Carolina Meat Conference Registration Now Open
NC Choices Presents 2019 Carolina Meat Conference: The Future of Local Meats Don’t Miss the 2019 Carolina Meat Conference: Make Connections …
Summer Veggie Pest: Tomato Hornworm
Tomato hornworms are large, bright green caterpillars that feed on the leaves of tomatoes, as well as tobacco plants. …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Wilson County
Cucurbit downy mildew was reported this week in commercial cucumber fields in Wilson County. Symptoms were typical of downy …
2019 Franklin County Strawberry Festival Recipe Contest
Many delicious recipes were submitted at the 2019 Franklin County Strawberry Festival Recipe Contest, held in conjunction with the …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Pests and Diseases of Summer Veggies
There isn’t much that can quite compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables. However, it takes time and dedication …
New Tools Help With Visa Applications and Farm Loans
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched two new features on farmers.gov to …
Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species and proper soil modifications …
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Control
If you have woody ornamentals and trees in your landscape you may have noticed damage from the granulate ambrosia …
FSMA & Produce Safety Rule for Small Farms Meeting
Meeting: Monday, April 8, 2019 Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Program at 6 p.m. Register online: FSMA Meeting Have you heard about the new …
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Muscadine Grapes in the Home Garden
Muscadine grapes are well adapted to the Coastal Plain of North Carolina, where temperatures seldom …
4 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Bunch Grapes in the Home Garden
Grapes are welcome summer treats that can be eaten fresh, processed into jellies, jams, juice …
4 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Home Garden - Asparagus Production
Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. Any home gardener can grow …
6 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Extension Programming Models
This publication illustrates the NC State Extension Model for Program Planning and Evaluation for proactive …
1 week ago
Raspberries in the Home Garden
Red raspberries are some of the most sought after small fruits in the state. The …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Casoron (dichlobenil)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Casoron (dichlobenil).
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Land Application of Municipal Sludge: Advantages and Concerns
This factsheet explains how proper land application of municipal biosolids can protect public health and …
8/22/19 — SoilFacts
Devrinol (napropamide)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Devrinol (napropamide).
8/22/19 — Herbicide Information Factsheets