Fall Season Is the Optimal Time for Liming
The fairy tale known as “Alice in Wonderland” was one that I missed as a child. I think that …
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Septoria Leaf Spot Is Claiming Our Tomatoes!
Whoever said that “life is not fair” must have been a tomato grower. For 2025, home grown tomatoes which …
Searching for a Ripe Watermelon
If there are two words that belong in the same sentence, they are “summer” and “watermelon.” As a boy …
Bulb Planting Window Reaches Halfway Mark
In 1989, I was one of about forty Extension Agents to be selected to tour 7 countries in western …
Lewis Tobacco Settlement Payments Expected in September
The Lewis Tobacco Settlement began its final phase in May 2024. What began with an estimated 19,000 claim requests ended …
Preventing Target Spot in Flue-Cured Tobacco
Target spot has become a recurring problem in our tobacco. Research has shown that this disease can cost a …
More Tobacco Weed Control With Layby Herbicides
Layby applications of herbicide can be considered to boost weed control up to 50% depending on weed pressure and …
Proper Tobacco Greenhouse Tray Storage
Now that transplanting has been completed, it is time to take the steps to properly store greenhouse trays until …
Positioning Cotton Varieties to Improve Profitability
The Pitt County cotton planting window has arrived and will go through May 25. At this time, it is …
Know Your Numbers on Animal Waste
According to the Pitt County Soil and Water Office, there could be as many as 8 waste lagoons closures …
Lewis Tobacco Settlement Enters Final Phase
The Lewis Tobacco Class Action Settlement is now in its final phase as hearings are underway at the Randy …
Know Your Numbers on Animal Waste
According to the Pitt County Soil and Water Office, there could be as many as 8 waste lagoon closures …