NC Variety Selection Tool
NC State Extension is slowly migrating data from the North Carolina Official Variety Trials to a new format. The …
Pest Management
Soybean Rust Confirmed in Eastern NC October 19, 2020
Soybean rust was found and confirmed on soybeans in Hyde County, NC. Soybean rust has the potential to cause …
Save the Date: 2020 NC Crop Protection School
The 72nd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Cool Season Vegetable Update
It’s not too late to plant a few radishes, onions and garlic. The cabbage, collards and broccoli I planted …
Watch for Aerial Blight
Aerial Blight is caused by Rhizoctonia solani and is normally associated with high temperatures and high humidity. Over the …
2020 Hemp Field Day Is Live!
9/14/2020 – We are happy to announce that the 2020 NC State University Virtual Hemp Field Day is now …
Scout Soybeans for Stink Bugs and Defoliators Through R7
Although stink bugs were light across the state (with a few exceptions) in corn and cotton, it looks like …
Beneficial Scoliid Wasps and Your Lawn
With lawns being one of my favorite topics, late summer is a good time to mention a beneficial insect …
Pantry Pests Could Take Advantage of Stored Food During Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
Good Insects in Fall Gardens
Now is the time to be planting fall gardens. That means cabbage, collards and broccoli. There are a few …
Gearing Up for Cover Crops: Consider Weed Management Benefits
Before procuring your cover crop seed for planting this fall, please watch the video below on the potential weed …
Barriers Against Pecan Weevils
August is the month when pecan weevils begin coming out of the ground to feed on pecans in the …
Murder Hornets in the News Again
As if COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias are not enough to keep all of us occupied, Asian giant hornets (aka, …
Add Mosquitoes to Your Weekend Chores
With odds increasing that Tropical Storm Isaias will hit some part of coastal North Carolina, we can expect some flooding …
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 …
Interpreting Black Light Data
Black lights are established throughout North Carolina to monitor certain field crop pests. When used correctly, information gained from …
Pesticide Recertification Classes
Given the current restrictions limiting travel and public meetings, it is not likely that face-to-face meetings will be allowed …
Library for Agricultural Virtual Events
Due to restrictions in travel and face-to-face meetings, NC State Extension has created a library of recorded sessions. This …
Healthy Summer Lawns
A healthy lawn will often help keep the weeds out by not allowing them to get enough sunlight for …
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