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Sweetpotato whitefly adult on sweetpotato leaf.
Isolated Whitefly Reports in Sweetpotato: What Growers Should Know

Published - August 19, 2026

From: Sweetpotatoes
Three women holding clipboards look at purple and pink flowers
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Become Pollinator Ambassadors

Published - August 18, 2026

Bacterial leaf spot on tomato leaves and fruit
Vegetable disease update, August 17, 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
A picture of Ava Heilig and Jayleigh Tyndall with their horses and high-point prize buckles.
NC 4-H’ers Shine with High Points and Class Wins at the 2026 Southern Regionals

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 Corn Yield Contest Rules and Entry Form are Live

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Corn
Screenshot of table in production guide referring to resistance to pesticides used in peanuts.
Consider Resistance at Each Step when Selecting Products Peanut Notes No. 210 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Peanut
Spots likely caused by a pathogen
Question About Leaf Spot Peanut Notes No. 209 2026

Published - August 15, 2026

From: Peanut
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Figure 1. Frogeye leaf spot on soybean.
Soybean Foliar Disease Pressure and Fungicide Considerations

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
peanut field planted the week of April 27
Certified Planted Acres NC 2026 Peanut Notes No. 208 2026

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Peanut
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 13

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
Partially control Texas millet.
Most Common Weeds in North Carolina Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 207 2026

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Peanut
A closeup photo of Ryan Hamberg, who is joining NC State as Extension weed specialist
Ryan Hamberg is NC State’s New Extension Weed Specialist

Published - August 13, 2026

4-H Photo Contest Winner
NC 4-H Photo Contest - Due Tomorrow

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
BQA Training Agenda
Beef Quality Assurance Training - Gaston County Center

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Beef
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.11.26]

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Picture of a 4-H and her miniature horse in an American-themed costume.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
NC State Extension Homegrown In The Garden Logo (text)
Homegrown: Videos in the Garden

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Gardening
Gypsum pile
Gypsum Applications Late in the Season Peanut Notes No. 206 2026

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanuts on August 4 near Winterville NC
Using Tissue Samples Peanut Notes No. 205 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Leaf spot disease
Protection from Leaf Spot Peanut Notes No. 204 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Histogram grid displaying seed trait diversity across a population. Charts show frequency distributions of various traits like area and length in distinct colors.
Center Update: Elucidating the Underlying Genetics of Increased Seedling Emergence in Zoysiagrass

Published - August 12, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Stink bug sticky card trap in apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 12, 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Tomato Spotted Wilt
Spotted Wilt Question Peanut Notes No. 203 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Close up of southern stem rot in peanuts at soil line
Southern Stem Rot Question Peanut Notes No. 202 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Southern stem rot in peanuts
Southern Stem Rot Peanut Notes No. 201 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Low area where water stood
Yellow Peanuts in Low Areas of Fields Peanut Notes No. 200 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Sicklepod in peanuts
Images of Peanuts from Around NC Late July and Early AugustPeanut Notes No. 199 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Peanut
reserve champion junior 2025 winner with banner and her turkey in the showring
YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
September Broiler Processing Demo Flyer
Processing Workshop

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Cattle Reproduction School Flyer
Northampton Cattle Repro School

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Beef
Chick embryo in development
2026- Hatchery & Incubation Workshop (NCSU-UGA) 04-05 November

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
Group of people staffing a conference booth
NC State Extension with AgDefenders Coalition Partners Launch Farm Cybersecurity Hub at Blackland Farm Managers Tour

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Farm Cybersecurity
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 6

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Soybeans
Drought-stressed corn field with widespread leaf drying and browning, exposed soil, and some remaining green foliage under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Considerations for Harvesting Drought-Stressed Corn for Silage

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Corn
woman holding clipboard
Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Keilah holding a tray of prepared food
Rooted in Health: How PhytoRx Families is Transforming the Dinner Table in Bertie County

Published - August 10, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Spotted wilt close up
Tomato Spotted Wilt Peanut Notes No. 198 2026

Published - August 9, 2026

From: Peanut
Leaf spot disease
Discussion of Spots on Leaves Peanut Notes No. 197 2026

Published - August 8, 2026

From: Peanut
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