Elevated Risk of Wheat Scab in Northeast NC
Wheat crops that are flowering now in northeast NC are at moderate risk of scab. Much of the crop there …
Field Crops
Wheat Scab Update-April 23, 2018
For wheat flowering now, scab risk is low across North Carolina due to recent dry weather. Rain predicted for April 23-28 will …
Wheat Scab Update-Elevated Risk in Coastal NC
Wheat scab risk is moderate to high for wheat flowering now in coastal NC counties. These include south Columbus, …
Wheat Scab Update-April 12, 2018
This is the first North Carolina small grain scab risk commentary for the 2018 scab monitoring season. In most of NC, …
Biomass Production With Legume and Small Grain Cover Crop Mixtures in North Carolina: Research Summary
Introduction Cover crop use in North Carolina is increasing at a rapid pace, with over 10% of row-crop acreage planted …
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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