Alternatives to Chlorpyriphos for Tobacco Growers
Chlorpyriphos is an organophosphate insecticide that has been the topic of recent regulatory review. The federal Environmental Protection Agency …
Field Crops
NEW Produce Availability Service to Growers
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is aware that farmers have seen disruptions in their normal …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
How to Find Classes Offering Pesticide Credits
Each year N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center provides classes offering 12-28 hours of pesticide credits. However, for some …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Crop Budgets & Break-Even for Craven & Carteret Counties
Within Craven and Carteret counties, the past five years of low commodity prices and frequent damage or complete destruction …
Seeking a Farmer to Tend Land? Land to Tend? Find NC FarmLink!
Landowners seeking farmers to tend land or farmers seeking new farmlands to tend should strongly consider developing a profile …
Auxin Stewardship Trainings for 2020
All individuals that qualify to apply auxin herbicides to auxin tolerant crops are required to obtain this training in …
2019 Corn Official Variety Test Results
The 2019 Corn Official Variety Test results are now available for those that wish to review or compare varietal …
New Fee for Molecular Nematode Specie Identification
An increase in demand to identify specific species of nematode, especially root knot nematode, has resulted in new process …
2019 Multi-County Corn Yield Trials: Interpreting Results
Each year N.C. Cooperative Extension agents across Eastern North Carolina provide corn varietal performance trials. Varieties evaluated in 2019 …
Paraquat Handling & Use Requires EPA Certification
Due to the increased number of severe health incidents associated with use of paraquat dichloride (paraquat), the EPA has …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Insect Control on Forage Crops
R. Brandenburg, D.D. Reisig, and T.L. Billeisen, Entomology and Plant Pathology Insects pests of pastures and forage crops are often …
Southeast Regional Tour Stop Three at Roberts Farm in Robeson County
Based on 2017 USDA figures 34% of North Carolina’s total corn and soybean production takes place in 18 southeastern …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
All Uses of Paraquat Require Special Training
The EPA now requires that applicators as well as those mixing or handling paraquat-containing pesticides to be a certified applicator that has completed …
Paraquat Use Now Requires Training
Part of the resistance management program is to aim for 100% weed-free fields just prior to planting. However, even …
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