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Red flyer with info about Fly-In. Has 3 pics of drones.

2026 NC State Extension Spray Drone Fly-In

The information being presented at this event is for participants that are currently making aerial applications. The NC State Extension Spray Drone Fly-In is an all day educational event designed for…

fire ant mound behind a concrete curb

Your Questions, Answered by Extension!

I would like to share several questions received at the Caldwell Extension Center this week, along with their respective answers, which I believe will be of interest to readers.Q: How can I control…

tree of heaven leaves

The Invasive Duo: Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-Heaven

By now, you’ve likely heard that spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been found in Caldwell County, but what comes next might surprise you. While this invasive insect is known for damaging vineyards, fruit…

Field day flier with nursery trees and info about event

23rd Annual Nursery Field Day-2024

Registration is open for the 23rd Annual Nursery Field Day. It will be held Friday, September 20th, 2024 from 8a-3:30p at Hard & Flossie Clark Family Park in Collettsville. Talks will cover a…

mountain hort flyer

Mountain Horticulture Field Day 2024

Join us on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center for the Mtn. Hort. Field Day 2024 as we celebrate 75 years of Research & Extension in western…

6 barn cats

Anyone Need a Barn Cat?- NO Adoption Fee!

Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement has 6 barn cats who are looking for new homes.Do you have a farm or a barn? Please consider making room for a barn cat! NO Adoption Fee!These cats are…

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Western Piedmont Corn Variety Trail 2023

Since the USDA's first corn yield records in 1866, there have been significant advancements in corn production. Initially averaging 26 bushels per acre, corn yields have steadily increased, thanks…

Solvi Stand Count

Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Real-World Agricultural Challenges

In the world of farming and agriculture, innovation is key to ensuring bountiful harvests and economic sustainability. One individual who stands in this area is Jason Ward, a researcher at NC State…

Crop protection is important for both farmers and homeowners. Taking time to test crop protectant mix water can avoid costly mistakes. In NC the test is $5.

Crop Protectants are Important to Agriculture

Crop protectants are important for agriculture. They protect crops that are grown to feed people and animals. A crop protectant is what some call a pesticide. I like to use the term crop protectant…

fire ant mound

Caldwell County Falls Victim to Fire Ants

Red imported fire ants (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, are an invasive insect that was introduced into the United States in the 1930’s from South America. They have since spread throughout the…