Late July Hemp Pics-NC Alternative Crops & Organics
7/29/2021 – It is a very beautiful, but very hot day in western North Carolina. And research associate, Margaret …
Field Crops
Video: Identifying Waterhemp, a New Pigweed in NC
Waterhemp is a new weed to North Carolina. It looks a lot like the other pigweeds- redroot pigweed and …
Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC
Please share across your networks. The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day …
Reducing Aflatoxin in Grain Corn
Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that is produced by Aspergillus flavus which has a worldwide impact on human …
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, …
Pics of the Week From the NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program
7/16/21 – Our team is very busy in mid-July with research projects scattered across the state from as far …
2021 OVT Wheat Data and Webinar
The 2021 commercial wheat data is now available via the Variety Selection Tool (ncovt.medius.re). We will be holding a …
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 …
Webinar RECORDING: Mid-Season Soybean Management
A mid season soybean management webinar was hosted on 7/1/2021 via Zoom by NC State Extension Specialists Drs. Wes …
2020 Floral Hemp Variety Trial Results
6/16/2021 – The results from the 2020 statewide floral hemp variety trial are now available. Note that cannabinoid results …
Managing Stink Bugs in Corn
Stink bug numbers have been relatively low in corn across the state, but that may change during the remainder …
Mid-Season Soybean Management Webinar 7/1/21
Join us for a mid-season soybean management webinar on July 1, 2021, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. The format …
June Update-Broccoli, Hemp, Hops, and Herbs!
6/11/2021 – By Katherine Learn, graduate student/research assistant, and Margaret Bloomquist, research associate (this article was also sent to …
Article: USDA’s Final Rule for Hemp Production
5/19/2021 – Greenhouse Product News’ 2021 Guide to Hemp Production includes an article I wrote that summarizes the requirements …
What's Up With New "Seedless" Hemp Varieties?
Introduction 5/10/2021 – When growing hemp for extraction of cannabinoids it is critical that only female plants are produced. Female …
Science for Success: National Notes From the Field Webinar Series
Our national team of soybean research and Extension specialists from land-grant institutions across the United States will be hosting a …
PFP21: Soybean Preemergence Herbicide Decisions
As we start wrapping up corn planting, many people are looking toward planting some soybeans. While many other inputs …
Using Corn to Your Advantage in Weed Control
Including corn in a crop rotation provides growers with a great opportunity to get a handle on problematic weeds, …
PFP21: Soybean Cyst Nematode and HG Types – What Are They and How Can They Help You Manage SCN?
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN, Heterodera glycines) is a microscopic worm that feeds on the roots of soybean plants. This …
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