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University of Mount Olive AgPrime Grant Program Up to $10,000

The University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center is pleased to announce a new round of funding of the UMO AgPrime Grant Program. This project provides funding to North Carolina farmers…

Do You Have Ground Pearls?

What are Ground Pearls? They are a tiny insect, very much like a scale insect in that they have a hard body covering that protects them from predators and the elements while they feed on the roots of…

September, Private Applicator Safety Training

Two free training opportunities are offered below:Private Applicator Safety TrainingThis free training will provide 2.0 hours NCDA&CS; Category V, Safety Training, for individuals with an existing…

Tree Check Declared for August by USDA APHIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is asking people to check their trees during the month of August for signs of non-native invasive pests that…

Damaging Vegetable Crop Insects

If you have a vegetable garden this is the month to be on the lookout for pickle worms, tomato horn worms, stink bugs, leaf footed bugs, squash bugs, and bean beetles. Any or all of these insects can…

Symptoms of the Emerald Ash Borer

An insect that feeds on trees and shrubs that maybe isn’t so big, but it can cause a big problem is the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This insect is not native to the United States and it has caused a lot…

Mole Crickets in the Yard

The big insect this year is turning out to be the mole cricket. There are actually two species of mole cricket that might cause damage to the turf by feeding on the roots of the grass. The more…

Gardening Resolutions for the New Year

Jump into the new year with some gardening resolutions. You’ll improve your gardening skills and help our ecosystems, too.1. Switch to organic fertilizerMost gardeners know just how vital good…

Ground Pearls in Turf

As an Extension Agent, I often get asked about ground pearls. Because we have sandy soil here in Carteret County, it’s easy to blame something that can’t be easily seen for problems with the turf.…

Gradually Welcome Houseplants Back In

Houseplants that have spent the summer months outdoors should be acclimated to less sunlight before being taken inside for the winter. Move them into more shade each week until they are in mostly…