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 …
Pest Management
Two Unusual Needle Problems in Arborvitae
Scenario: In an arborvitae planting you find dead needles, either individually or in groups, mixed in with green needles …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Dicamba Drift Problems Not an Aberration
Larry Steckel | Aug 08, 2018 in Southeast Farm Press Dicamba drift across the landscape was the dominant call again this June …
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White Grub Control
This week we’ve received several questions at the Caldwell Extension Center about white grub control in home lawns. White …
Birth of an Assassin Bug!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2018 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will be held at the Burke County Agriculture Center in Morganton, North Carolina. …
Periodical Cicada Hatch Expected in Western North Carolina in 2017
This is an article I wrote for the Spring 2017 edition of Nursery and Landscape Notes published by the North Carolina …
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 …
Don't Miss the Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2017 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will take place on Thursday, February 23 at the Burke County Extension Center in Morganton, …
Greenhouse Workshop Slated for January 31
The 2017 Foothills Greenhouse Production Workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at Banner Greenhouses in Nebo, North Carolina. …
Soybean Rust Update
Asiatic Soybean Rust has been confirmed in more counties in the Gulf states than this early, in any previous …
Dividing Perennials Keeps Them Healthy
Dividing perennials is an easy way to rejuvenate plants and also provide more plants for the garden. The onset …
Invasive Pests in Caldwell County
Invasive pests are a real problem in Caldwell County. These invasive pests can be insects, plants, plant diseases, and …
The Spring Garden Is Right Around the Corner
Signs of spring are all around us. The daffodils are getting ready to bloom. The buds on trees are …
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Even though it’s cold outside, the garden needs tending. Winter days that are not so cold are perfect for …
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Are you interested in a small farm operation of your own? Ever wondered how to get started? Looking to …
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When most people think of the word “blight,” they think of a disease that spreads rapidly. When growing tomatoes in …
Disease Knocks Out Cucumbers
You may have never heard of cucurbit downy mildew. But you’ve probably seen it if you grow melons, cucumbers, …
Fighting the Good Fight: Weeds in the Garden
Vegetable gardens are going strong. But the weeds are growing well too. If there is bare ground, Mother Nature …
Pesticides, Bats, and Hickory Horned Devil
Well, it has been another exciting week at the Caldwell Extension Center. I have a few interesting questions to …
Persimmon Tree
Folklore says the upcoming winter weather can be predicted by studying persimmon seeds. Persimmon seeds, of course come from …
Sweet Potatoes and the Eastern Hercules Beetle
I’m excited to talk about sweet potatoes and another big cool bug that was brought into the Extension Center. There …
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