WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 20, 2021
2nd Generation Codling Moth in Higher Elevations, BMSB in Lower Elevations Codling Moth: In higher elevation orchards such as Henderson …
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State 4-H Officer Candidate Website
Please take a few minutes and check out the New State 4-H Officer Candidate website. We have five amazing youth …
Effect of Xyway Fungicide on Corn Germination
Does applying Xyway fungicide (flutriafol) in-furrow at planting negatively affect seedling germination in corn? NC State Extension gives an independent …
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Section 18 Label Renewal Approved for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) for Control of Sweetpotato Black Rot Postharvest in Domestic Markets
Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Increased Substantially in the Second Quarter, 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, both housing and lumber markets started plummeting from the record high levels. In …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 13, 2021
2nd Generation Codling Moth Remains Key Pest In orchards with elevation of about 2000 ft or greater (e.g., Henderson, Haywood, …
N.C. Cooperative Extension Policy on Hemp Sales at Extension Events
7/12/2021 – NC State Extension and N.C. Cooperative Extension have updated their policy for sales of hemp and hemp-derived …
Lymantria Dispar No Longer Called the 'Gypsy Moth'
When we think of insects, rarely do we think, “Wow, look at that beautiful Danaus plexippus!” In both conversation …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
New Webinar: Opioid Misuse and Alternative Pain Management
Empowering Youth and Families Program Webinar In this webinar, Dr. Celeste Crawford, a professor in the Department of Addiction and …
Online Registration for Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day
Join us Wednesday, August 11th for the in-person, 2021 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass …
Registration for the 2021 Piedmont Research Station Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Day
7/8/2021 – Registration for the 2021 Piedmont Research Station Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Day is live!! We are …
Robotics Camp Happening on July 15!
*****Thanks to generous support, this event will now be FREE!***** Email salldixo@ebci-nsn.gov to register! Learn how to program Lego EV3 robots …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - July 6, 2021
With the exception of the second generation coding moth flight, overall insect activity remains low throughout the region. Codling moth …
An Overview of the Extension Gardener Programs
Check out this 48-minute video overview on the NC State Extension Consumer and Community Garden program. There are three …
Learning About Local Foods With Greg Huneycutt & Jackie L. Helton
Greg Huneycutt and Jackie L. Helton work with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Harnett County. Greg is the Harnett County …