Becoming a Pesticide Applicator in NC
To receive payment for spraying pesticides on someone else’s property or to apply restricted use pesticides on your own …
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Field Crops Weather Update
As we go through May it is time to think about timely rain events and productive growing temperatures. The …
Fire Ant Control in Pasture
Red Imported Fire Ants are a nuisance in gardens, lawns and pastures. Fire ants are native to Brazil and …
Precipitation in Review - Lee County
Rain events in 2024 were scattered but totals came in just above our historic average. In Raleigh at Lake …
What's for Supper?
North Carolina is one of the most diverse agricultural states in the country. With a variety of different crops …
Pond Nutrient Management
Looking into your pond’s health starts with a solution sample being sent off to the North Carolina Department of …
The Importance of Soil Sampling
Soil is the foundation of every successful garden, lawn, pasture and field crop. Building a strong foundation requires a …
The Evolution of Corn Mazes
With the summer heat slowly leaving us for a cool fall breeze some fall traditions are making their way …
Wind and Rain Damage in Crops
Tropical storms and hurricanes can obviously bring large amounts of rain and strong wind gusts. When we think of …
How Has Recent Weather Affected Crops
As we head into June, crops are in the field and growing new leaves as the days get hotter. …
The Growing Tobacco Transplant
Tobacco trays have been seeded and the young transplants have emerged in their tray cells as small but strong …
This Year’s Tobacco Crop Starts Now
Summer fields full of tobacco are a familiar sight for those who have grown up in the Sandhills region. …