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When wings are closed, the grey, black-spotted forewings are visible, and when wings are open the red coloring of the forewings is visible.

Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula (White)) is a new invasive insect that was first identified in Berks County in …

Cover photo for 2019 Southern Farm Show Trip

2019 Southern Farm Show Trip

The Southern Farm Show takes place at the NC State Fairgrounds each January. The show hosts key industry events …

Grain Bin Dangers video screen

Understanding Grain Bin Hazards

Grain bins pose serious risks to farmworkers and their families. Watch this video, created by N.C. Cooperative Extension Service …

Cover photo for Cattlemen's Meeting, August 28, 2018

Cattlemen's Meeting, August 28, 2018

When: August 28, 2018, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Hard Rock Beef Cattle, 4613 Hickory Nut Ridge Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630 Register online …

Fire Ant mound

Fire Ants and More- Seth Nagy

Each week brings new and interesting questions to the Caldwell Extension Center. The theme of this week’s questions is …

bees on face

Why Bees Swarm

Rains have more than replenished soil moisture, as well as filled ponds and lakes. The spring moisture and warm …

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Figure 1. Hose drag application unit (low-profile-type).

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This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …

Recordkeeping Form for the USDA Restricted-Use Pesticides Regulation and the Worker Protection Standard

Use this form to maintain records of pesticide applications in compliance with the USDA Restricted-Use …

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Most water in North Carolina is suitable for drinking and other home uses. There are, …

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Hard Hose Traveler Irrigation System

This publication contains step-by-step guidelines for determining irrigated acreage for hard hose traveler irrigation systems …

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This publication offers information and guidance on how to clean and recondition tractors that have …

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