Livestock Newsletter
See below for our latest livestock newsletter! Contact me with any questions or concerns. Wayne County Livestock Newsletter September …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Weed of the Week: Foxtail
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Weed of the Week: Ironweed
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Weed of the Week: Jimsonweed
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Weed of the Week: Nutgrass
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Weed of the Week: Johnsongrass
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Weed of the Week: Vaseygrass
See below for a VERY common weed, you’ve probably seen it in your pastures and your lawns. Disclaimer: The use of …
Weed of the Week: Dallisgrass
Weed of the week, see below for tips on controlling it! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …
Weed of the Week: Goosegrass
This is a common weed found in our pastures, lawns, everywhere! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or …
Weed of the Week: Pokeweed
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Hay Day
See below for information regarding our Hay Day this year! Email stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any questions. Wayne County Hay Day July 26, …
Livestock Newsletter
See below for our current July and August Livestock Newsletter! Contact stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any livestock questions you may have. Livestock …
Wayne County Fair Livestock Show Registration
See below for online registration for the Wayne County Fair Livestock Shows! Contact me at stefani.sykes@waynegov.com with any questions. Hog …
Wayne County Fair Livestock Show Rules
See below for rules for the Wayne County Livestock Shows at the fair this year! Each pre-registered exhibitor and 2 …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
Weed of the Week: Pigweed
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Weed of the Week: Sandspur
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Southeast Regional Tour Stop Three at Roberts Farm in Robeson County
Based on 2017 USDA figures 34% of North Carolina’s total corn and soybean production takes place in 18 southeastern …
Weed of the Week: Sicklepod
This week’s weed is toxic! Scout now for plants, mature ones are seen in late summer and early fall. …
Weed of the Week: Broomsedge
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Agricultural Marketing Service @ USDA
- National Ag Safety Database - Fire Safety
- National Ag Safety Database - First Aid
- National Ag Safety Database - Lightning
- Spanish Dictionary of Agriculture & HR Management
- Wayne County Agriculture Highlights
Cotton Production
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
- Peanut Growers Information
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
Publications, Information, and News
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