News From NC State Extension

Conidia of apple powdery mildew on the shoot and leaf of an apple tree
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 17, 2026

Published - May 17, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
pinned spotted lantenrfly adult with their wings opened and a white background
Spotted Lanternfly Monitoring Workshops

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Viticulture
ADULT GRAPE ROOT BORER on top of a leaf
Section 18 Emergency Use Approved for ISOMATE GRB-Z in 2026

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Viticulture
Blank Woodland Owner Survey and envelope.
Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Extension Director, David Monks, stands at a podium while speaking to attendees of the 2026 Southern Region Biennial 4-H Conference.
NC 4-H Hosts Southern Region’s Biennial Conference

Published - May 14, 2026

Wayne Buhler holding an object in his hand while teaching.
Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Tag for a bag of certified Bailey II seed
Bailey II Versus Emery Peanut Notes No. 79 2026

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Peanut
Planting peanuts near Lewiston North Carolina
Herbicide Options if Valor Window is Missed Peanut Notes No. 78 2026

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Peanut
peanut field planted the week of April 27
Spray Now or Wait Peanut Notes No. 77 2026

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Peanut
Good stand of peanuts in 2025
Storm or Basagran Applied with Paraquat and Anthem Flex Peanut Notes No. 76 2026

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Peanut
Early stages of peanut pod development
Volunteer Corn in Beds Peanut Notes No. 75 2026

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Peanut
raccoon
New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
Orange coroplast insect trap in apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 12, 2026

Published - May 12, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Peanut field being planted in spring.
Dan Anco Clemson Comments Peanut Notes No. 74 2026

Published - May 12, 2026

From: Peanut
seedbeds ready for planting in early May
Fertilizer Application Peanut Notes No. 73 2026

Published - May 12, 2026

From: Peanut
peanut field planted the week of April 27
Okay to Plant on May 11 Peanut Notes No. 72 2026

Published - May 12, 2026

From: Peanut
peanut stand after planting april 16 with image on may 7
NC Peanut Crop Update 2 May 12 Peanut Notes No. 71 2026

Published - May 12, 2026

From: Peanut
Group of weeds in a field in 2025
Comments on Weed Management Peanut Grower Peanut Notes No. 70 2026

Published - May 12, 2026

From: Peanut
participants cutting vegetables on cutting board
Hands-On Learning with Fresh Ingredients

Published - May 11, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Cotton Planting Conditions May 11, 2026

Published - May 11, 2026

From: Cotton
Brown marmorated stink bug on soybean leaf
Stink bugs species and risk to soybeans across different North Carolina regions

Published - May 11, 2026

From: Soybeans
Sweetpotato root feeding injury caused by wireworms.
Reminder: Use of Chlorpyrifos on Sweetpotato is Unlawful in North Carolina

Published - May 11, 2026

From: Sweetpotatoes
Several weed species that have emerged in beds prior to planting
Controlling Emerged Weeds Prior to Planting Peanut Notes No. 69 2026

Published - May 10, 2026

From: Peanut
Table showing gypsum rates based on product used.
Gypsum Rates Peanut Notes No. 68 2026

Published - May 10, 2026

From: Peanut
peanut pods after digging
Question About USG 500 Peanut Notes No. 67 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
Puncturing of a pod caused by southern corn rootworm.
Vertento Receives Label for In-Furrow Application in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 66 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 7, 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Peanut plants on May 7 after planting on April 16
Peanut Stands After Early Planting Peanut Notes No. 65 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Peanut
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
stack of rolled sod
2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
A North Carolina 4-H'er named Kira Wiguna points to a graph on her research poster
North Carolina Youth Institute Reinforces a 4-H’er’s Desire to Help

Published - May 5, 2026

Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Fire blight in an apple tree
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 3, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Peanut seedling that has recently emerged
One-Two Punch for Thrips Suppression Peanut Notes No. 64 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
Planting peanuts near Lewiston North Carolina
Use of In-furrow Products Peanut Notes No. 63 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
hole caused by the feeding of a corn earworm larva
Corn Earworm and False Chinch Bug Reports in Strawberries

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
White tent insect trap in apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 5, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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