Sawflies on Roses
For the past several weeks I have noticed damage to the leaves of my roses. Each year this happens and …
Cottony Maple Leaf Scales About to Hatch
Cottony maple leaf scale, Pulvinaria acericola, is one of several ‘cottony’ scales in the genus Pulvinaria. Cottony camellia scale …
2018 NC State 4-H Horse Show
Looking for information for the NC State 4-H Horse Show? Here are a couple of quick links to help …
Should You Tank Mix Herbicide / Nitrogen With Insecticide to Control Stink Bugs in Corn?
Should you tank mix herbicides or nitrogen with insecticide to control stink bugs in corn? To be short and …
"Raining" in Mosquitoes
Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …
Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
During the fall of 2016 following Hurricane Matthew, numerous nurseries in eastern NC experienced flooding of both container and …
Rain Barrels!
Rain barrels are currently available at the Onslow office of N.C. Cooperative Extension. These roughly 50-gallon food-grade rain barrels come …
2017 Craven County Corn Variety Trial Results
For the past years, Craven County, along with other counties within Eastern NC has participated in a multi-county corn …
NC Farm School Down East
The NC Down East Farm School will provide classroom instruction, local farm tours and personal consultations for individuals seeking …
Managing the Corn Earworm Pest in Soybean
The corn earworm is one of the more devastating insect pest to soybean production within Eastern NC. Typically, a …
Certified Plant Professional Training Course Registration Is Available Now!
A series of 7 cumulative classes to prepare for the October 26, 2017 Certified Plant Professional (CPP) Exam in …
NCSU on-Line Peanut Presentations
Everyone has a busy schedule! Often, we simply can’t make time to fit in all the necessary meetings. Fortunately, …
Why Is My Corn Still Yellow?
Frequently, Eastern North Carolina receives one or more thunderstorms that results in two or more inches of rainfall during …
2015 Revised Worker Protection Standard Respirator Requirements
Revisions to the EPA’s Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) requires training, medical clearance and fit testing prior to use …
Training Materials for Worker Protection Updates
EPA’s Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide exposure and potential injury for …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
Potential Profit for Various Prices and Yields for Commonly Grown Commodities in Eastern NC
For the past three years, agricultural producers within Eastern North Carolina have been negatively impacted by weather. Excessive rainfall …
Revised Worker Protection Standards
Effective January 2, 2017, several changes were made to the Worker Protection Standards that will impact any agricultural producer …
Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification UPDATE
The Stormwater BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification UPDATE class will be offered at the Onslow County Government Center on …
NOAA Winter Outlook
The NOAA weather outlook for the winter of 2016/2017 has been released. Their video is available online. Short version: …