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News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
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New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
COVID-19 and Farmer Stress
There has been talk through the media about dumping milk, meat shortages and produce waste because of the impact …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
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Fruit With Yogurt Orange Dip
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Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
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2020 Census
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2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
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CCA Training, December 10-12
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Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
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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 …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
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Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
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