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Early embryonic development in Beef Cows
Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
Yield response to applied AMS
Yield and Financial Return with Applied Nitrogen Versus Inoculant Peanut Notes No. 190 2026

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Peanut
AMS rates based on days after planting
Ammonium Sulfate Rate Needed to Correct a Nitrogen Deficiency Based on Planting Date Peanut Notes No. 189 2026

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Peanut
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
corn field with grain bins behind the corn
Stored Grain Is Money in the Bank—Protect It!

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Farm Cybersecurity
Aerial photo of farm buildings
Too Small to Be a Target? CyberPests Disagree

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Farm Cybersecurity
Bull in a fence
A Bad Password (Maybe) Spoils the Milk

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Farm Cybersecurity
Water system with pipes
Water Systems Are Farm Systems: Lessons from CyberPest Attacks in Israel and Seven U.S. States

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Farm Cybersecurity
Milking palor work
Milk Cow dies in Data Hostage Case

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Farm Cybersecurity
Small brown flies crawl over the surface of a ripe raspberry.
From Backyard Fruit to Breakthrough Findings: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Black Cows in a group
Judge Emails like you Judge Livestock: Carefully!

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Farm Cybersecurity
Mini market during the event and some marketing for FCS programs
Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
Taylor Crumpler Headshot
Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
An array of adaptive tools
Tending to Safety in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Honey bees on frame where nectar is being stored.
What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? August

Published - August 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
Two adults ride mountain bikes through a wooded trail.
Study: Rural Communities Face Barriers to Physical Activity

Published - July 31, 2026

grassy area filled with people enjoying a concert outside
Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Downy mildew on cucumber
Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Fungicides being applied in peanut in early July
Length of Leaf Spot Suppression with Miravis plus Elatus Peanut Notes No. 188 2026

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Peanut
Three 4-H members wearing medals pose for a photo after being recognized during the 2026 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation Finals.
Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Weedy mix recommendation
Weed Control Question Peanut Notes No. 187 2026

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Screenshot of herbicide recommendation for tropic croton.
Tropic Croton Control Peanut Notes No. 186 2026

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Peanut
hornworm eating a tobacco leaf
Additional Notes on Hornworm Management

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
A lush garden with a white pergola at its center is surrounded by rugged hills.
Gardens of New Zealand Travel Study Adventure

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures
Feeding truck
Drought Resources for Livestock and Forages

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Beef
The Grounded Table webinar series graphic
The Grounded Table Webinar Series

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Local Food
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [7.28.26]

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Rain near Tarboro
Fungicides Applied by Fixed Wing Aircraft Peanut Notes No. 185 2026

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Vine growth
Prohexadione Calcium Timing Peanut Notes No. 184 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
Foliar feeding insect
Corn Earworm and Tobacco Budworm Peanut Notes No. 183 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
Fungicide deposition
Fungicide Question Peanut Notes No. 182 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
Vine growth
PGR Tank Mixtures and Adjuvants Peanut Notes No. 181 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
Vine growth
Kudos Rain-Free Recommendation Peanut Notes No. 180 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
Foliar feeding insect
Foliar-Feeding Insects Peanut Notes No. 179 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
Image of a seven-by-four plot of grass with differing levels of health.
Center Update: Assessing Turfgrass Resistance to Ground Pearls

Published - July 29, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- July 29

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Soybeans
NC State Extension tobacco research helping tobacco farmers cash crop
Welcoming New Extension Experts | January–June 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

White insect tent trap in apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 29, 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Banner stating Updates on Cyclospora cases in North Carolina, July 31, 2026, this event is hosted in partnership by the NC Food Safety and Defense Task Force and the NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
Cyclospora cases in NC

Published - July 29, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
Fungicide droplets in the peanut canopy
Disease Control with Drones Peanut Notes No. 178 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
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