Millipede Migration
The hot dry weather has caused millipedes to move in search of moister areas which often means they crawl …
Growing Organic Produce for the Wholesale Market
There is a whole new “crop” of organic growers out there asking questions about what markets are best to …
Early Planted Hemp
Most all of the varieties of industrial hemp that have been grown in North Carolina so far have been …
NC Advances Delayed Ban on Smokable Hemp
By Amanda Morris, APNEWS.COM RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some North Carolina farmers have voiced opposition to a proposed ban on …
Grape Pest Survey 5th Week of May
Our last site in the southwest of the state has been added to the pest survey this week in …
Apple Disease Update: Week of June 2, 2019
The theme of this week’s post is to PRACTICE PROTECTION! According to my weather apps, a fair amount of …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations - June 4, 2019
Most areas are now at that time when the need for control of direct pests (i.e., codling moth, OFM, …
Potential Need for Hardening Off Float Produced Hemp Transplants
One of the first things many growers producing hemp for floral production noticed was that float systems for producing …
Scout Before Spraying Stink Bugs in Corn
Corn is susceptible to damage at three stages (roughly): V1 to V6, V14 to VT, and R1 to R4. …
6 Tips for Gut Health
If you have digestive issues, you’re not alone. Around one-third of the population lives with digestive problems, many without …
2019 Summer Extension Gardener Newsletter
Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain Editions Available Now!! Below are some of the featured topics. Summer-flowering trees and shrubs, Dwarf crested iris, Tomatillos, …
Grape Pest Survey - 4th Week of May
As we move towards the end of May, a few vineyards are still in blossom and others are setting …
Three Pollinator Garden Tours in June!
The month of June presents three opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
To Plant or Not to Plant?
By: Rachel Vann and David Holshouser Now that the weather has turned hot and dry, and with limited rainfall in …
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course This 3-day open enrollment course has been developed by the Food Safety …
Non-Biting Midges Emerging
Chironomid midges (“fuzzy bills”) are emerging in large numbers from ponds, lakes as well as the rivers feeding into …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations - May 28, 2019
Insect activity is beginning to increase with the warm, dry conditions. Insects of potential concern including codling moth, tufted …
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop
Implementing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Programs Wednesday, June 19, 2019 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Schaub Food Science Building 400 Dan Allen …
Making First Cutting Hay in Caldwell County
Farmers in Caldwell County have been busy this week making hay. They are making “first cutting” hay. One obvious …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …