News From NC State Extension

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HIP-WI Basics and Trends

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
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CALS Alum Propagates Innovation in Horticulture

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Executive Farm Management
3 hair sheep standing in a field.
NC Sheep Producers Association Annual Meeting and Educational Program

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
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Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day
Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Beef
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A Lifetime of Dedication: Remembering EFNEP Volunteer Willie Mae Overton

Published - October 5, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Preserve, Plan, and Prosper

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
A profile photo of NC State Extension Interim Assistant Director of Youth Programs Liz Driscoll smiling, with flowering shrubbery in the background.
Driscoll Takes on Expanded Leadership Role for NC State Extension Youth Programs

Published - October 2, 2026

Items to select on Plants.ces.ncsu.edu to identify low maintenance plants
"Low Maintenance" Plant?

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Gardening
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.29.26]

Published - October 2, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Pencils at the Ready for Pasquotank County First Graders

Published - October 2, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Adjust Defoliation Strategies for Expected Weather (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Cotton
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 7 Peanut Notes No. 242 2026

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Peanut
The NC State Extension logo alongside the dates of the Introductory Horse Judging Short Course (November 21-22, 2026) and a picture of a lady judging a horse in a halter class.
NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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The Garden's Secret Symphony: An Auditory Guide for Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - October 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Farmers & Forest Landowners: Take Our Agroforestry Needs Assessment Survey

Published - September 30, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
NC State Extension expert David Suchoff holds a microphone and hemp plant while discussing the industry with a group of growers and industry stakeholders.
Turning to Fiber Hemp to Revitalize Agriculture and Textiles

Published - September 30, 2026

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 28, 2026

Published - September 30, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Navigating Nitrate Risks Webinar 2026
Navigating Nitrates in Forages for Beef Cattle & Other Pasture-Based Livestock

Published - September 29, 2026

From: Beef
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EFNEP Educators Put New Cookbook Recipes to the Test

Published - September 29, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Amazing Grazing Pasture-Based Livestock Education Program
Navigating Nitrate Risk in Forages Webinar

Published - September 28, 2026

From: Beef
University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.
New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Join the Team Beef North Carolina!

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Beef
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Beef
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 6 Peanut Notes No. 241 2026

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Peanut
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Comments from Dan Anco Clemson Peanut Notes No. 240 2026

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Peanut
Drought stressed peanuts
NC Crop Update 11 September 23 Peanut Notes No. 239 2026

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Peanut
Students in a corn field
Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Grow For It
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Biosecurity Doesn't Have to Be Complicated: Practical Takeaways from Dr. Rosemary Sifford

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Dairy
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NC AgVentures Application Overview Webinar

Published - September 24, 2026

From: NC AgVentures
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New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.22.26]

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Four women who volunteer with NC State Extension serve food
Extending Food and Nutrition Expertise

Published - September 23, 2026

Klea Olive Grove near Thessaloniki was the perfect setting for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture Scholars to learn olive oil production from Mr. Dimitrios Psathas.
Prepping for SEE Inside Greek Agriculture in 2027!

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Career Pathways
Mature Italian ryegrass in Wheat.
Getting Ahead of Italian Ryegrass in the 2026–2027 Winter Wheat Season

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Small Grains
Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Peanuts planted in early May near Rocky Mount with sample on August 27
Earlier Maturity or Greater Pod Retention? Peanut Notes No. 238 2026

Published - September 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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