Soil Testing for Heavy Metals
Some processors are asking growers to test their fields for heavy metals. There are no calibrations that can tell …
Emergency Section 18 Approved for Transform to Control Sugarcane Aphid in NC Sorghum During 2019
Prior to the previous 2016 Section 18 registration, the only effective labeled insecticide to manage this aphid was Sivanto. …
Save the Date: Sandhills Turfgrass Regional Conference and Field Day June 12, 2019
For registration a please go to: https://cvent.me/EkGVo Full program: 7:30 Registration opens/ Coffee and doughnuts 8:00 Welcome and opening remarks: Dr. Travis Gannon, Turf Work …
Organic Plant Breeding Yields Superior Varieties for Cucurbit Growers
Kiki Hubbard | 3/25/2019 | Organic Seed Alliance via Carolina Farm Stewardship Alliance Farmers looking for disease-resistant cucurbits now have …
Section 18 Crisis Exemption Approved for Sivanto Prime on Sweet Sorghum for Sugarcane Aphid
Sivanto Prime for control of sugarcane aphid on sweet sorghum has been approved for use in North Carolina during …
Native Fungi Combinations Show Promise Against Aflatoxin
ACSESS | 4/3/2019 | Via Morning AgClips MADISON, Wisc. – It’s not fun when a fungus contaminates crops. Safe native …
Manure Application Changes With Winter Crop Can Cut Nitrogen Loss, Boost Profits
Penn State University | 4/2/2019 | Via ScienceDaily Dairy farmers in the Northeast can improve water quality and boost the …
Pre-Bloom Insecticide Options
Prebloom is an important time for preventive management of several key insect and mite pests that can cause problems …
Termites "Spring" Into Action
Since I didn’t have any luck with predicting March Madness, I’ll switch to what for many homeowners might be …
Big Dreams, Small Farms Ruminant Workshop
Join us on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, to learn about small ruminant production from experienced speakers and visit a local farm raising Katahdin …
FDA Announces Potential Legal Path for CBD Products
The FDA released a statement on April 2, 2019, announcing steps it will take to create potential legal pathways …
Egg Parasitoid in Africa to Fight Fall Armyworm
CABI | 4/1/2019 | Via ScienceDaily A group of scientists have confirmed the first report of an egg parasitoid Telenomus remus in …
Early Soybeans Can Work in North Carolina
John Hart | 3/29/2019 | Southeast FarmPress Early-maturity Group III and Group IV soybeans can be successfully produced in North …
Survey for Small-Scale Poultry Producers
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
Invasive Plant Pest & Disease Awareness Month
USDA | 4/1/2019 | Via Morning AgClips Invasive Plant Pest & Disease Awareness Month WASHINGTON — Spring is a popular time …
Managing English Ivy in the Landscape
There is hope!! See these cultural and chemical recommendations for managing English Ivy from Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Professor, …
Helpful Tips for New Camper Parents and Guardians
Deciding whether to send your child(ren) off to overnight camp for the very first time can be a challenging …
What Have We Learned From Several Years of Foliar Yield Enhancement Soybean Trials in North Carolina?
A more comprehensive research summary can be found at this link: NC State Soybean Extension Foliar Yield Enhancement Research …
Climate Change Is Already Hurting Fruit Breeders, and Consumers Could Soon Feel the Pain
In Mark Demuth’s research orchard in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the peach tree twigs glow a …
Strawberry Season in North Carolina Has Begun
Dexter Hill, N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services | 3/31/2019 | Via Morning Ag Clips 2019 NC Strawberry Season …