Sudden Death Syndrome Observed in North Carolina Soybeans
Soybeans submitted through the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic have been confirmed to have the causal agent of Sudden …
Field Crops
Harvesting Corn: What Grain Moisture Should I Harvest Corn At?
Picking the Best Grain Moisture for Corn Harvest Corn growers are always concerned about the costs associated with drying corn …
Brown Appointed to WH Council of Economic Advisors
Dr. A. Blake Brown joined the Council of Economic Advisors at the White House on August 1. Replacing, Michael Adjemian, …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Vegetable Production Update- August 3, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
2018 Southern Farm Show
The Caldwell Farm Bureau (http://www.ncfb.org/Counties/Caldwell) has chartered a bus for Caldwell farmers and residents to attend the show. The …
2018 Landscapers' Workshop( This class is now full)
Join us for an all-day Landscapers’ Workshop on January 25, 2018 in Lenoir, NC hosted by N.C. Cooperative Extension in Caldwell …
Local Food- for Sale All Winter!
While it’s colder outside and our gardens have gotten sleepy or been put “to bed”, many local farmers still …
Caldwell County Pesticide School - March 1 & 2
If you need a pesticide license or certification, plan to attend the Caldwell County Pesticide School on March 1 …
Soybean Rust Update
Asiatic Soybean Rust has been confirmed in more counties in the Gulf states than this early, in any previous …
Growing Hemp in North Carolina?
On October 31, 2015 Senate Bill 313 was signed into law. This bill allows hemp to be grown legally …
Assessing Hail Damage on Soybeans
If half the original (before the hail) leaf area remains after the hail, the soybeans have a reasonable chance of …
Beekeeping School Announced
The Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will host a beekeeping course in March. This course is designed to teach beginning beekeepers …
Blue Ridge Women in Ag Announces Grant
Boone, North Carolina – Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is calling for proposals for the 2015 Mary Boyer …
Farm School Develops Successful, Sustainable Farms
Are you interested in a small farm operation of your own? Ever wondered how to get started? Looking to …
2014 Federal and North Carolina Tax Law Changes
Introduction Recent tax legislation at both the federal and North Carolina levels may affect farmers and rural land owners. The …
Modern Farming
Farming has always been part of the American culture. Even before European settlers arrived, the Indians were involved in …
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Chapter 3: Crop Production Management - Corn
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Chapter 5: Crop Production Management - Organic Soybeans
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Chapter 4: Crop Production Management - Organic Wheat and Small Grains
This chapter of the North Carolina Organic Grain Production Guide covers key management practices for …
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Chapter 6: Soil Management
This chapter from the North Carolina Organic Grain Production Guide discusses the organic standards for …
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Organic Certification for Field Crops: A Guide
This guide provides an overview of the organic certification process and describes the records that …
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Resources
This chapter of the North Carolina Organic Grain Production Guide offers a list of resources …
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Chapter 10: Marketing Organic Grain Crops and Budgets
This chapter of the North Carolina Organic Grain Production Guide offers enterprise budgets for organic …
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Chapter 8: Rolled Cover Crop Mulches for Organic Corn and Soybean Production
This chapter of the North Carolina Organic Grain Production Guide discusses rolled cover crop mulches …
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