New Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered
On Thursday, August 30th, 2018 a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
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WNC Orchard Insect Populations for August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018 Overall insect pressure remains low in most areas. While degree-day accumulations coincide with early egg hatch of …
Vinifera Extension Team and Presentations From Meeting in Dobson, NC
Dear Grape Community, Last week on Monday, August 6, 2018, we had our first education and Extension team-building effort at Surry …
Vegetable Production Update- August 3, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Beech Blight Aphids
You might notice twigs on beech trees covered in a woolly sleeve. Get closer and it will begin to …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for August 7, 2018
August 7, 2018 Overall, insect populations are fairly low at this time, which is probably in part due to the …
2019 Executive Farm Management Program Registration Is Now Open
Registration for 2019 Space is limited. Apply today! Fill out the online application. Once you submit, you will receive an acknowledgment of …
Oak Lace Bug Damage
Oak lace bugs (Corythucha arcuata), like other lace bugs, cause stippling on leaves. Oak lace bugs, of course, feed …
Fall Webworms
Fall webworms, one of our native insect pests, are a perennial nuisance and in some cases a destructive pest. …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018 Three key insect pests are of concern at this time, including codling moth (whose populations are declining), …
Orangestripped Oakworms Hatching
Orange striped oakworms started hatching in Raleigh this week. They have one generation per year. Adults emerge in mid …
Vegetable Production Update- July 20th, 2018
Vegetable Production Update- July 20th, 2018 From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension …
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