News Release: 2021 Tobacco Referendum
DUPLIN COUNTY TOBACCO RESEARCH REFERENDUM ANNOUNCEMENT The Duplin County Tobacco Research Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, …
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Upcoming Tobacco & Peanut Referendums
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has assisted with conducting many referendums over the years. Referendums are also often …
Hessian Fly
Will Hessian fly be an issue in wheat this year? They very well could be. This may or may …
Varroa Mites in Honeybees
Many still question, what is happening to the honeybee population? One issue that affects honeybee colonies is the Varroa …
Wet Weather Brings Increased Chances for Field Crops Disease
Current wet weather conditions, brings increased chances for disease to develop and thrive in row crops. This season we …
Scouting for Pest Problems
One of many important components of growing crops is scouting for pests. Scouting is described as a precise assessment …
Pesticide Disposal Event Nets Pounds
The Sampson County Extension Center in cooperation with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide Disposal Assistance …
Pesticide Disposal Collection Day – April 10
The NC Pesticide Board adopted governing regulations in 1976 concerning disposal of pesticides. The regulations made it illegal to …
Hessian Fly
Will Hessian Fly be an issue in wheat this year? They very well could be. A few weeks ago, …
What Is a Plant Pathogen?
A pathogen is any organism that can cause a disease to develop in plant specimens. Some pathogens only affect …
Varroa Mites in Honeybees
Many still question, what is happening to the honeybee population? One issue that affects honeybee colonies is the Varroa …
Black Shank in Flue-Cured Tobacco
Even though it seems like Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus has hit tobacco growers hard in some areas this season, …