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Robeson County Center
tractor

Plastic-Layer Demonstration: BASICS OF PLASTICULTURE

Monday, September 1410:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Canaan Land Produce Farm,5924 Mercer Mill Brown Marsh RoadClarkton, North Carolina 28433Come check out North Carolina A&T plastic layer in action.…

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…

Person County Center
A close-up shot of a vibrant green dog fennel plant, showing its feathery, thread-like leaves

Dog Fennel in Pastures and Hay Fields

Dog Fennel in Pastures and Hay FieldsThe Extension office has received a lot of calls about dog fennel in pastures and hay fields this year. Dog fennel is part of the aster family and is easily…

Tobacco Growers Information
Rustic oval logo for the Tobacco Connection Newsletter featuring a sunrise over a tobacco farm with a barn and tractor in the background, framed by large green tobacco leaves. Bold vintage lettering reads “Tobacco Connection Newsletter"

Tobacco Connection: Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer 2026 Update)

As much of North Carolina's tobacco crop moves through layby, the latest issue of Tobacco Connection: Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer 2026 Update) highlights several timely topics for growers and industry…

Soil Fertility
image of a farmer with a tablet using AI in a crop field

Right Artificial Intelligence (AI) Instructions for the Right Answers to Your Agricultural Questions

AI tools are becoming part of everyday life. They are used to answer questions, summarize information, and support decision-making. These tools work based on the instructions provided by the user,…

Pamlico County Center
Circular patch of brown dead grass surrounded by green turf, typical of large patch disease

Spring Has Sprung & So Has My Lawn

Early Spring Lawn Care Tips for Warm Season GrassThe spring thaw has begun in earnest, leading to an explosion in lawn weeds and a quick green-up in lawn grasses. The long-range climate forecast…

Cumberland County Center
Hands using a forked tool to pull weeds from lawn.

Effective Weed Control for Home Lawns

What makes a plant a weed? How do I control weeds in my lawn? Join us to learn the answers to these questions and much more. Registration and registration fee of $10.00 are due by April 3.Register…

Lee County Center
weed in lawn with seed heads

The New Neighbor You Didn’t Invite: Chevreulia acuminata

Extension agents across North Carolina sometimes share questions they have with other agents across the state. These questions usually end up being incredibly insightful, so when a plant…

New Hanover County Center
Native Plant Garden at the NHC Arboretum in New Hanover County

Spring to-Dos for Lawn & Garden

Start with a Soil TestBefore adding fertilizer or amendments, a soil test tells you exactly what your soil needs. Testing helps you avoid over- or under-fertilizing and ensures optimal growing…

Henderson County Center
bambo and ivy

Invasive Plant Alert - Controlling Bamboo

Bamboo is very difficult to control. Bamboo is an invasive plant that should not be planted in western North Carolina. Although it has a woody stem, bamboo is in the grass family. The plant is highly…