Weed of the Week: Goosegrass
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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 …
Current Eastern NC Drought
Everyone should be in agreement that 2018 was a wet year – even before H. Florence – in eastern …
Weed of the Week: Pigweed
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Weed of the Week: Sandspur
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Southeast Regional Field Tour
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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Weed of the Week: Showy Crotalaria
Be on the lookout for this week’s weed…it can be TOXIC to all livestock species. Disclaimer: The use of brand names …
Weed of the Week: Smartweed
See below for this week’s weed! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products …
Weed of the Week: Black Nightshade
This week’s weed is a toxic summer annual, so be sure you’re on the lookout for it in your …
Weed of the Week: Florida Pusley
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May and June 2019 Livestock Newsletter
Our newsletter is updated! Please check it out for important information regarding animal waste management, parasites in horses, and …
Weed of the Week: Carolina Geranium
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Weed of the Week: Marestail
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