Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop
The 2018 Foothills Ornamental Production Workshop will be held at the Burke County Agriculture Center in Morganton, North Carolina. …
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What's under (or on) your Christmas tree?
We’ve had a few calls and samples from people seeing small dark-colored “bugs” on or under their Christmas tree. …
2018 NC Agritunity Conference & Trade Show
Saturday February 10th, 2018 Iredell Cooperative Extension Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28687 Registration Opens: 8:00am Conference Hours 8:30 am – 2:30 pm NC …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Holiday Schedule
The North Carolina State University holiday/winter closing will occur from Saturday, December 23rd through Monday, January 1st. The Plant …
Cool Weather - Uncool Pests
Colder temperatures are often accompanied by a surge in what we call “occasional invaders” and that “occasion” is now. We …
No Irma, but Rain and Mosquitoes Likely
Hurricane Irma’s decision to head west is certainly good news for North Carolina. However, sections of the western and …
Protective Measures of Beehives During Hurricanes
With uncertain track of hurricane Irma, there are some important considerations for beekeepers who may be affected by the …
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 …
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