Fall Armyworm Infestations Widespread in Southeastern North Carolina
Authors: Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth During the past few days, we have had a major increase of caterpillar defoliation …
Field Crops
Farm Tenancy: Letter Template Available to Timely Terminate Verbal Farm Rental Arrangements
Though empirical data is lacking, it is believed that a majority of farmland acres in North Carolina are rented …
Temporary Change in Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Services (Hemp)
Due to high volumes and a lack of diagnostic personnel to handle hemp samples, the NC State University Plant …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Southern US Trade Association With NCDA&CS Looking for Exhibitors for Premier CBD Trade Show
Register now for the world’s premier CBD Trade Show! The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) with the North Carolina …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Non-Bt Hybrid Yield Trial Results and Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn as Resistance Insurance
All growers who plant Bt corn in North Carolina are required by law to plant non-Bt corn (refuge). Details …
Dieback Symptoms in Industrial Hemp
Dieback Symptoms in Hemp Over the last month, dieback symptoms have been widely observed in hemp stands. These symptoms are …
N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission to Host Public Meeting Sept. 24 in Raleigh
*IMPORTANT: This is an in person meeting only. There will NOT be an option to call in to this …
When to Treat Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans
Kudzu bugs have been a no-show since 2013, but are widespread at low levels this year. A lot of …
Hemp Law 101: The Regulation of Industrial Hemp
Topics include: the legal history of hemp the need to clarify laws for producers and consumers the impact of the 2018 Farm …
Balancing the Nutrient Equation in Cannabis Cultivation
We see quite a few recommendations, mostly from outside North Carolina, recommending very high levels of fertility for specific …
Hurricane Preparedness – Considerations for Soybeans
DRAFT Soybean Producers Guide to Preparing for and Recovering from Hurricanes in North Carolina and Virginia This is a draft of …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
USDA Offers Crop Insurance for Hemp
The United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) has announced that Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) coverage …
Hemp Harvest Timing and Drying
We are just now starting to research harvest timing with hemp grown for CBD and don’t have much information …
EPA Opens Public Comment for Hemp Pesticide Applications
Although production of hemp has been legal under federal and state law in NC, so far growers have been …
Nutrient Matters: Hemp Plant Nutrition Information
NC State University Researchers are focusing on plant nutrition topics for optimizing greenhouse hemp growth. Links below highlight a …
Hemp Mother Plants
More growers are deciding to start their own mother plants in order to produce clones to save money. Clone …
Do's and Don'ts for Treating Soybean Insects in August and September
Do: Scout your crop. Identification is the first step so you know what you’re dealing with. The second step …
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