Apple Thinning Update: 05/15/18
The effects of chemical thinner applications that occurred ~2 weeks ago are apparent. A clear separation in fruit size …
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Apple Disease Update: 2nd Cover
The forecast is calling for a considerable amount of rain this week in Western North Carolina. Remember, for most …
WNC Orchard Insect Populations for May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018 We are approaching the time when insecticides for first generation codling moth will need to be initiated. …
Register Now! Marketing Local Meat | An NC Choices Intensive | 8.23.18
Register Here: https://bit.ly/2tlXeKR Marketing Local Meat: a hands-on intensive for meat producers This full-day marketing workshop for local meat producers focuses …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Major Strawberry Fruit Rot Risk Expected May 15, 2018
Beginning May 15, in the early afternoon in Western NC and late evening in Eastern NC, the strawberry decision …
Cotton Planting Conditions - May 14, 2018
Keith Edmisten, Professor of Crop Science & Soil Sciences and Extension Cotton Specialist Guy Collins, Extension Associate Professor – Cotton We …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 14, 2018
This is the eleventh thrips flight and TSWV risk assessment report. Read about why we are posting these reports and more in …
Information From UGA Peanut Team Peanut Notes No. 40 2018
The peanut research and extension team at UGA does a great job providing information to their growers. While differences …
Paraquat and Glyphosate at Emergence Peanut Notes No. 39 2018
Paraquat can be applied prior to, during and within 28 days after emergence. Use the burndown rate prior to …
Application Timing for Flumioxazin Peanut Notes No. 38 2018
Flumioxazin (Valor SX and other formulations) needs to be applied within 3 days after planting and if possible immediately …
Plant Populations and Yield Peanut Notes No. 37 2018
The following gives an estimate of yield loss if populations are lower than optimum. In one example, data are …
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