Some NC Farmers Stay Local
80% of the cut flowers sold in this country come from outside the US. Its an industry that has …
Specialty Crops
Frost Update for Fruit and Vegetable Growers 5/6/2020
There is a possibility of a frost event this weekend in Northeastern NC. Growers can use this table, provided …
NC & VA Cooperative Extension Collaborate on Eastern Pumpkin Trial
Pumpkin acreage is increasing across both North Carolina and Virginia. When selecting good varieties to plant, growers in the …
2016 Melon Variety Trial Results
NC Cucurbit Variety Trial Results The link above will take you to a comprehensive listing of Cucurbit Variety Trial results …
Commercial Horticulture & Forestry News - Job Opening!
There have been some recent changes in the realm of Commercial Horticulture and Forestry for Gates, Chowan, and Perquimans …
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Leaf Diseases of Blueberry
This factsheet discusses symptoms and control of several leaf diseases common in North Carolina blueberry …
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How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
10/30/20
Sweetpotato Root Knot Nematode
This factsheet discusses the identification and management of root knot nematode of sweetpotato.
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Ginseng Production Guide for North Carolina
This publication discusses the best techniques for growing quality ginseng. It includes descriptions and stages …
10/14/20
Gray Mold of Industrial Hemp
Gray mold of industrial hemp is common to most regions that produce this crop. It …
9/30/20 — Industrial Hemp Disease Information
Photosystem II – Triazine Herbicides
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a photosystem II (PS II) inhibitor herbicide injury.
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Shoot Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a shoot inhibitor herbicide injury.
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Cellulose Inhibitor, Dichlobenil
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a dichlobenil herbicide injury.
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