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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

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

Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food

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

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

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

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

Drought Resources for Livestock and Forages

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Beef

The Grounded Table Webinar Series

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Local Food

2026 Apple Maturity Program [7.28.26]

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Fungicides Applied by Fixed Wing Aircraft Peanut Notes No. 185 2026

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Peanut

Prohexadione Calcium Timing Peanut Notes No. 184 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

Corn Earworm and Tobacco Budworm Peanut Notes No. 183 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

Fungicide Question Peanut Notes No. 182 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

PGR Tank Mixtures and Adjuvants Peanut Notes No. 181 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

Kudos Rain-Free Recommendation Peanut Notes No. 180 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

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

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

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

Disease Control with Drones Peanut Notes No. 178 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

Dan Anco Clemson Fungicides and Rain Peanut Notes No. 177 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

Suppression of Large Palmer Amaranth Peanut Notes No. 176 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut

Tan lesions on tall fescue leaves due to brown patch.

Updates on Turfgrass Disease Management in NC

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Turf Pathology

Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

Banner image: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced they have become aware of issues regarding Food Facility Registration (FFR).

Protect Your Food Facility Registration Information

Published - July 27, 2026

From: Feed Milling

WNC Regional Ginseng Update

Published - July 27, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics

Flier for Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition and NC State University Extension Forest Farming Office Hours. Held on September 11 and November 13, 2026 from 12 to 1:30 PM EST. Q&A, resources, and conversation about forest farming. Held on Zoom.

Fall Forest Farming Office Hours

Published - July 27, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics

Flier: Forest farming office hours summer 2026. Join the Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition and NC State University for this virtual Q&A session via Zoom. May 8, June 12, and Aug 7 from 12:1:30 pm EST. Register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/W86x

Summer Forest Farming Office Hours

Published - July 27, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics

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