Transplant Production Bulletin
It’s hard to believe that another tobacco season is right around the corner. Many growers in the southeastern region …
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NC State Extension, NC State University
2016 Winter Meeting Schedule
The 2016 winter meeting season is right around the corner. Meeting dates and locations are listed in the table …
Calcium Deficiency
Over the past week or so we’ve received a number of phone calls, emails, and text messages asking about …
Greenhouse Nutrition
There has been a lot of discussion about the dos and don’ts of greenhouse fertility management. As we approach …
Layby Weed Control Options for Flue-Cured Tobacco Production
Introduction Weed control has always been a major focus of tobacco farmers; however, within recent years this issue has gained …
Addressing Boron Issues in North Carolina Flue-Cured Tobacco
Introduction In recent growing seasons, boron (B) nutrition has become an increasing issue …
Availability of Potassium Sulfate for the 2014 Tobacco Growing Season
As many are probably aware, we are getting reports from multiple sources …
Reducing Phosphorus Fertilizer Inputs to Flue-Cured Tobacco
Introduction Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for the production of flue-cured tobacco in North Carolina. A healthy crop of …
Weed Seed Contamination in US Produced Flue-Cured Tobacco Leaf
Introduction The seed of noxious weed species has recently been discovered in cured tobacco leaves destined for export from …
Potassium Fertility: An Overview of Nutrient Demand, Application Rates, and Deficiency
Potassium (K) is an plant nutrient essential for the production of high-yielding, high-quality flue-cured tobacco. A healthy crop requires …