Vegetable Production Update- October 12th, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?
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NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
EFM Registration Extended Due to Hurricane Florence
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Vegetable Production Update - September 28, 2018
Vegetable Production Update – September 28, 2018 From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes), and Inga Meadows …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
Consecuencias Del Desastre: Plantar Retrasada Y Cubiertas De Hilada (Row Covers)
Este documento está traducido con traductor de Google Amada comunidad de cultivadores de fresas, La tormenta ha retrasado las fechas de …
Disaster Aftermath: Delayed Planting and Row Covers
Dear Strawberry Community, When I went to some of the affected areas this week to assess damages and get a …
Reminders for Hemp License Holders
As the 2018 season draws to a close, many may benefit from these helpful reminders about the NC Industrial …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
Dear Farming Community and Agents Several things are important in the aftermath of the storm farms. Earlier I have published …
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