Soil, Water & Air

Extension Gardener Fall Newsletter Now Available

The Extension Gardener newsletter is written by horticultural experts with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Each issue provides timely statewide information as well as regional information written specifically for … MORE » – from

Caldwell County CenterPosted: 9/30/13

Farmers one day could use drones to scout their fields or spray pesticides

Data collected by agricultural drones will contribute to precision agriculture, the practice of observing, measuring and responding to crop variability. Today, farmers collect data with combines and other technologies, … MORE » – from

SoilsPosted: 9/20/13

Composting– An Easy Way to Improve Your Garden

Fall is right around the corner. As the leaves begin to fall, consider using them to start a compost pile. Making compost at home is easy and inexpensive. Adding … MORE » – from

Caldwell County CenterPosted: 9/19/13

Changes

There have been a lot of changes in the Caldwell Extension Center since the last newsletter. We have been able to bring two new people aboard and fill our … MORE » – from

Caldwell County CenterPosted: 9/19/13

NCDA & CS Agronomic Division Soil Sampling Fee Implemented

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) Agronomic Division will begin charging a fee of $4 per sample for all soil samples received between … MORE » – from

Carteret County CenterPosted: 9/16/13

NCDA & CS Agronomic Division Soil Sampling Fee Implemented

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) Agronomic Division will begin charging a fee of $4 per sample for all soil samples received between … MORE » – from

Craven County CenterPosted: 9/16/13

NRCS Expert says there are many Reasons to Cover Crop.

If a farmer’s looking for reasons not to consider no-till or cover crops, they aren’t hard to find. So why would anyone consider “fixing it if it ain’t broke?” Read … MORE » – from

SoilsPosted: 9/13/13

Maintaining Ditches

Don’t Spray That Ditch! William Lord N.C. Cooperative Extension Louisburg, NC 27549 It is hot. It is humid. It has been raining for most of the summer and the … MORE » – from

Franklin County CenterPosted: 9/9/13

Notice – Soil Sample Fees to Apply

The Agronomic Division of the N. C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently announced that a $4 fee per sample will be charged to soil samples that arrive … MORE » – from

Currituck County CenterPosted: 8/28/13

Spiders… big spiders… oh my!

Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the golden silk spider (Nephila clavipes). The range of the golden … MORE » – from

Onslow County CenterPosted: 8/20/13

Protecting Pollinators

Pollination is essential for the production of many crops. In fact, it is estimated that one-third of our diets are derived from insect-pollinated plants. Pollination increases yield and also … MORE » – from

Caldwell County CenterPosted: 8/20/13

Back to School: Time for a Soil Test?

Any successful gardener in this area will tell you that the key to a beautiful lawn or garden starts with healthy soil. The only way to ensure your soil … MORE » – from

Brunswick County CenterPosted: 8/16/13

Master Composter Training Program Begins October 8th

Gaston County Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Gaston County Solid Waste Division and Mecklenburg County’s Organic Waste Reduction program, is offering the first Master Composter Certification Training Program beginning … MORE » – from

Gaston County CenterPosted: 8/13/13

Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don’ts

As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. A new publication, Native Plants for Coastal North Carolina Landscapes, has just been … MORE » – from

Onslow County CenterPosted: 8/8/13

Soil Sample Results

Are you looking for your soil sample results? Click soil sample box or click link below: http://www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/pals Click on “Search User Profiles” tab to search for your soil sample … MORE » – from

Alamance County CenterPosted: 8/20/13

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Extension Gardener Fall Newsletter Now Available

Farmers one day could use drones to scout their fields or spray pesticides

Composting– An Easy Way to Improve Your Garden

Changes

NCDA & CS Agronomic Division Soil Sampling Fee Implemented

NCDA & CS Agronomic Division Soil Sampling Fee Implemented

NRCS Expert says there are many Reasons to Cover Crop.

Maintaining Ditches

Notice – Soil Sample Fees to Apply

Spiders… big spiders… oh my!

Protecting Pollinators

Back to School: Time for a Soil Test?

Master Composter Training Program Begins October 8th

Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don’ts

Soil Sample Results

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