Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – 23 April 2019
This is the second thrips flight and TSWV risk assessment post. Read more about tobacco thrips biology and TSWV transmission. This …
Weed of the Week: Marestail
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Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – 16 April 2019
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is transmitted by thrips from winter weeds that are host to the virus. Symptoms …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 3, Num. 1
April 12, 2019- With a largely successful greenhouse season well underway, From the Field – Agronomy Notes comes back for …
Weed of the Week: Perilla Mint
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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 …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Weed of the Week: Horsenettle
Our weed of the week is horsenettle! Disclaimer: The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial …
Stand Up for Grain Safety Week! March 25-31, 2019
Watch this video about Stand Up Grain Safety Week Make a commitment to grain safety. Register to interact online by …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
Weed of the Week: Wild Garlic
This week’s weed is wild garlic, while it looks similar to wild onion–this one has a distinctive …
Poultry Pack 4-H Club Meeting
Any youth 5-18 interested in poultry are invited to join the new Poultry Pack 4-H Club hosted on NC …
Weed of the Week: Wild Mustard
This week’s weed is wild mustard, an erect winter annual that can be toxic (if eaten in large quantities). Disclaimer: …
Show and Sale Paperwork
Please see below for important paperwork regarding the 2019 Show and Sale. Call (919) 731-1527 or email me at …
Livestock News--March and April
Our March and April Livestock News newsletter is available now! Livestock March Newsletter …
Weed of the Week: Curly Dock
Here’s some more tips on identifying weeds. This week’s weed is curly …
2015 Flue-Cured Tobacco Survey: Plant Disease Survey Data
In this post, we continue to provide results from our annual surveys of county agents about flue-cured tobacco production …
Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden
The unusually warm weather we are having makes many of us want to get outside and start working in …
Late Winter Pruning in the Garden
Now is the time to dust off your pruners and start those late winter pruning chores. Late winter is …
Weed of the Week: Buttercup
This week’s weed is buttercup, a common winter annual that you often don’t think about controlling until you see …