News From NC State Extension

An upclose picture of two corn plants that have turned white in the new growth due to injury from a HPPD herbicide.
Why Did My Corn Turn White?

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Corn
Floral herbs float in a cup of tea.
Herbal Teas: A Taste of Wellness

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
staff standing at a countertop learning to cut vegetables
New Staff Learn Essential Skills

Published - May 4, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Weed that need to be controlled before planting
Approaches to Burndown Herbicides Peanut Notes No. 62 2026

Published - May 3, 2026

From: Peanut
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Cotton Planting conditions May 2, 2026

Published - May 2, 2026

From: Cotton
A young child with a basket of freshly picked strawberries in a farm field showing a strawberry they picked.
Still Time for Strawberry Picking — Even in a Dry Spring

Published - May 1, 2026

Tulip poplar tree in bloom
What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? May

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
Rows of green tobacco plants in neat field rows with bare soil pathways
Section 18 Emergency Exemption Approved for Excalia in 2026 Tobacco

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Peanut field near Lewiston in fall.
NC Peanut Crop Update 1 Peanut Notes No. 61 2026

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Peanut
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
NC Beef System Field Day
2026 NC Beef System Field Day

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
Seedling emergence
Valor Injury Peanut Notes No. 60 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Seedling with J Rooting
Seedling Emergence Peanut Notes No. 59 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanut seedling emerged on April 29 when planted April 16
Peanuts and Thrips Peanut Notes No. 58 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Seedbeds prepared near Oak City NC
Beds with Loose Soil and Inoculant Peanut Notes No. 57 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden
Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Forage plots
Forage recovery agent-only in-service training

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Forages
Decorative banner with a dark green background featuring illustrated strawberries, white flowers, and foliage framing the text “2026 NCSU Strawberry Field Day” in large cream-colored lettering.
NCSU Strawberry Field Day on May 6 at Castle Hayne

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Close-up of a green tobacco leaf showing two circular brown lesions with distinct concentric rings and yellow halos; one lesion has a cracked center, characteristic of target spot symptoms.
2025 Fungicide Treatments for Target Spot in NC Flue-Cured Tobacco

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Sprayer spraying apple trees
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 28, 2026

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Blackening of the midvein due to shoot blight
Apple Disease Update: Week of April 27, 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
The NC State Belltower clock on a sunny day with a bright blue sky behind it.
Digital Accessibility Compliance Deadline Extended

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Marketing
Planting Conditions for 4/23/2026 for Cotton in Rocky Mount
Cotton Planting Conditions April 23, 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Cotton
Spring shot of pollinator garden
Register Now for Spring Tours of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
View of mountains with apple orchard in foreground
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 20, 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Dry soil near Rocky Mount prior to rainfall
Preplant Incorporated Herbicides with Dry Conditions Peanut Notes No. 56 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Peanut
Dry field near Rocky Mount NC
Dan Anco Comments Peanut Notes No. 55 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Peanut
garden installation at early care center
Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Crop Sense written in red letters over a cotton field with bolls, and NC Cooperative Extension written on the bottom right
Crop Sense Podcast: The Tobacco Transplanters are ROLLING... or maybe not.

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Headshot photo of Paige wearing a striped shirt and black jacket
Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Customer Service Excellence

Published - April 27, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – April 24, 2026

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
a woman walking on a trail
Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
North Carolina 4-H youth delegation posing with a U.S. Representative during a visit to the U.S. Capitol at National 4-H Conference.
Youth Represent North Carolina at National 4-H Conference

Published - April 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fertilization Considerations for Row Crops During Drought Conditions

Published - April 22, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
two week old corn seeding with roots over 6" long accessing soil moisure
Drought Resources from Extension

Published - April 22, 2026

From: Soybeans
an open strawberry flower with a tarnished plant bug adult feeding on it
Managing Tarnished Plant Bug in Strawberries

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
A group of exhibitors in the covered arena at the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show
April 2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A picture of a dry, no-tillage field ready to be planted with a few weeds present.
Managing Residual Herbicides During a Dry Spring

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Cotton
soybean seeds sprouting in soil that is very dry
Soybean Planting Decisions under Drought Conditions

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Soybeans
Toamto spotted wilt in the peanut canopy at mid-season
Planting Question Peanut Notes No. 54 2026

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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