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A closeup photo of Ryan Hamberg, who is joining NC State as Extension weed specialist

Ryan Hamberg is NC State’s New Extension Weed Specialist

Ryan Hamberg will join NC State as Extension weed specialist on Sept. 1, 2026. The position is based in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences within the College of Agriculture and Life…

Pamlico County Center
Wide view of a corn field with tall green corn plants framing a silo under a clear blue sky

Planting Season Has Arrived

Corn Planting Season Begins in Pamlico CountySpring has sprung, and for Pamlico County farmers that means it’s planting season. Pamlico County residents may have noticed the flurry of activity…

Pamlico County Center
A serene view of a corn field in the V-4 stage of growth, with perfectly sprouted corn plants just emerging from the ground. The horizon line is visible, emphasizing the early stages of corn development in the field.

Corn Season Is Here

Preparing for the Corn Season April 1st may signal the beginning of spring, but for corn farmers in Eastern NC, it means corn season has arrived. Pamlico County residents may have noticed the flurry…

Pamlico County Center
Six garlic bulbs grouped closely together on a clean white backdrop, showcasing their shapes and textures in a simple presentation.

Let’s Plant Some Garlic!

(Taken from "Vampires Beware..." written by Ashley Grubb) If you have never grown your own garlic before, it can be a fun and rewarding crop that is easy to plant right in your own backyard. Garlic…

Pamlico County Center
Hand holding two partially husked corn cobs, one with full yellow kernels and one sparse

2024 Growing Season Challenges

The 2024 growing season has created significant challenges for local crop producers. Extended periods of drought and localized heavy rains have affected crop pollination and growth. In this article I…

Soybeans
2024 Science for Success webinars: Savvy Full-Season Soybean Management — Mar 8,15,22; 1 PM ET

Register Now: Savvy Soybean Management Webinar Series

Science for Success is hosting a three-part webinar series to discuss strategies farmers can utilize to optimize soybean yield. This webinar series will explore some of the many management decisions…

Cotton
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Managing a Variable Crop (Collins & Edmisten)

The 2019 crop is probably the most variable crop statewide that we’ve seen in quite some time. Many areas have been plagued with severe drought resulting in some cotton cutting out fairly sharply…

Wilkes County Center
Crop Rotation: circle showing corn field and row crop with rotating arrows

Advantages of Crop Rotation

Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons. Crop rotation gives various nutrients to the soil. A traditional element of crop…