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Soybeans
two week old corn seeding with roots over 6" long accessing soil moisure

Drought Resources from Extension

In an effort to support North Carolina growers during the current drought conditions NC Cooperative Extension has written and gathered some important guidance information for field crop and livestock…

Alamance County Center
Soybean seedlings

Early Season Disease Scouting

While the spring is a busy time of the year for growers getting their crops in the ground, it can also be a busy time for pathogens that infect newly emerging seedlings. There are several seedling…

Surry County Center
Beautiful yellow daisy

Extension News April 2026

April is a busy month! Whether you’re managing livestock, prepping for pesticide trainings, or just searching for the local Farmers Market opening dates, we’ve gathered all the resources in one…

Caswell County Center
Beautiful blue hydrangeas: learn how to take care of hydrangeas this year

Ag Chat: Taking Care of Hydrangeas for the Upcoming Year

Ag Chat from 3/25/26: Taking Care of Hydrangeas for the Upcoming YearFrom our Field Crops/Horticulture Agent, Matt SolomonWhen wanting to know how and when you should be pruning your Hydrangeas for…

Pasquotank County Center
Clipart photo of tractor and crops

Field Crops March Newsletter

Please see the above newsletter for information on announcements and meetings in March. The PDF is attached for printing purposes.

Ashe County Center
Person driving a tractor down a tree-lined dirt road beside green fields

2026 Pesticide License Recertification Opportunities

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center in collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture will provide recertification classes for individuals with a current…

Caswell County Center
Tractor sketch and hay bale; text: Ag Chat; Caswell County Center; NC Cooperative Extension logo

Growing Community: Farmer's Market and Caswell Local Food Systems

Every Wednesday, our agents share news, resources, and local happenings through a weekly column in the Caswell Messenger. We’re excited to bring those local insights, updates, and resources directly…

Edgecombe County Center
Image of a tractor in a field pulling a sprayer and using it.

New Mandatory NCDA&CS Pesticide Certification and Training Standards

Following the 2024 EPA update to applicator certification procedures, NCDA&CS is now requiring pesticide applicators to watch a one hour video on pesticide certification & training standards…

Stokes County Center
All pesticide license holders: complete C&T Standards Update Training by July 1, 2025. Scan QR.

NCDA&CS REQUIRED Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update

Due to the 2024 EPA update to applicator certification procedures, NCDA&CS; has developed a mandatory one-hour video titled "NCDA&CS; Required Pesticide Certification & Training Standards Update."…

Duplin County Center
Area Grains Training

Area Grains Training

Duplin County Extension Center to host Area Grains Training on March 5th, 2026 at 10am. At the Lois Britt Agricultural Center Auditorium. Pesticide, Animal Waste, and CCA Credits will be offered. To…