Spotted Lanternfly Creeping Toward WNC
A spotted lanternfly (SLF) infestation is now established in Caldwell County, a county abutting some of the highest producing …
Jamie Bookwalter
Extension Specialist, Mountain Conifer IPM Forestry & Environmental Resourcesjbookwa@ncsu.eduStreet Address: MHCR&EC
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Mailing Address: MHCR&EC
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Recent Posts by Jamie Bookwalter
Terrific (And Free!) Opportunity for Learning About Land Succession Tools
Farm succession planning is important for several critical reasons—both for the continuity of the farm operation and for the …
Rust Mite Check
Hemlock rust mite populations are are particularly high right now in some areas of WNC. This week’s temperatures have been …
Native Hemlock Scale Spotted on Fraser Fir
photo credit Jamie Bookwalter photo credit Jamie Bookwalter Keep an eye out for native Hemlock Scale Hemiberlesia (formerly Abgrallaspis) ithacae. I noticed …
Growing Degree Day Calculator Displays a Very Warm April and Other Spring Updates
*update as of April 1, 2025: active EHS crawlers found in fields in Upper Mountain Research Station, Avery County, …
Slides and Video for the Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farm Workers Webinar Are Available
Many of the slides and the recorded video for the webinar tailored for WNC Christmas tree farmers have been …
NCCTA's List for Farmer Assistance Post Helene
The NCCTA (North Carolina Christmas Tree Association) has compiled a list of regional and national resources for farmers post Helene …
New $25,000 Grant for Small Business Owners
Christmas tree farmers and nursery owners: Businesses that have less than $1 million in annual revenue and experienced physical damage …