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From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 5
April 30th- After a brief pause, transplanting season has resumed and moves ahead at a fast pace. We were fortunate …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 4
April 1, 2021- As we gear up for transplanting and general field work, we also find ourselves making a number …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 3
March 22, 2021 Last week (March 15–19) brought changes in the growing conditions around the state. The two previous weeks …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 2
March 16th- Things on the tobacco front have been rather quiet over the last few weeks, aside from major news …
Steward Insecticide Registered in Tobacco
A new insecticide, Steward, has recently been registered in tobacco. Steward, with the active ingredient indoxacarb, is labeled for …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 1
February 9, 2021- The start of the 2021 tobacco season begins with high hopes in uncertain times! Just last week, Extension …
2020 Flue-Cured Tobacco OVT Results - Now Available!
December 15 As 2020 draws to a close, it’s now time to think ahead to the 2021 growing season. Start …
2020 Tobacco Variety Overview & Selection Webinar
December 11, 2020 The 2021 tobacco season is just around the bend! As we begin the transition, variety selection weighs …
2020 Tobacco Situation & Outlook
December 4, 2020 The 2020 tobacco season ended with good demand and prices for farmers in North Carolina. Will that …
2021 Regional Crop Update & Pesticide Education Meetings
Farmers in the Triangle North region will have two convenient options for attending the 2021 crop update and pesticide …
December Tobacco Webinar Series
Join us for two webinars next month! The first is December 4, 2020, from 8–9 a.m. and will focus …
2021 Tobacco Winter Meetings Go Virtual!!
Tobacco meetings in 2021 will look and feel a little different than in years past, at least those planned …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
Private Applicator Pesticide Training 2020
An extension has been granted to all private pesticide applicators who have a recertification date of 9/30/20. You have …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Expansion Begins September 21
USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Expansion Begins …
Need Pesticide Applicator License Credential Recertification?
An extension has been granted to all commercial pesticide applicators who have a recertification date of 6/30/20. You have …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 9
August 7, 2020- As we continue to assess the impacts of Hurricane Isaias, we wanted to share some additional management …
Wildlife on Your Land/Farm: Opportunity or Obstacle? Free Webinar Series
Wildlife on your land or farm can offer various benefits, but also has the potential to create significant problems. …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 8
August 1, 2020- It seems as if it’s much too early to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes, but here …
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