Symptoms in the Peanut Canopy Peanut Notes No. 63 2018
Leaf spot that is caused by chemical burn Potato leafhopper burn Injury in lower leaves from the systemic insecticide phorate Symptoms caused …
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J-Rooting Due to Poor Seed Quality Peanut Notes No. 62 2018
This note has an example of J-Rooting. The cause of J-Rooting is often poor seed quality. Chloroacetamide herbicides, in …
Virginia-Carolina Region Crop Report June 21, 2018 Peanut Notes No. 61 2018
See below for the link to the Virginia-Carolina Crop Report for June 21. V-C Region Crop Report June 22 …
Basil Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
We received a confirmed report of basil downy mildew in North Carolina. Growers are advised to actively scout for …
Vegetable Production Update- June 8, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Safe Plates Class September 26 -28
NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by North Carolina State University. Certification is provided by …
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Aquaponics Short Course, March 7, New Bern Convention Center. Designed to provide entrepreneurs research based technical training in the fundamentals …
2018 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference
March 8-10, 2018 – North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference New Bern, NC This conference is designed to bring together the general …
Beginner Beekeeping Course - Starts Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Beekeeping Short Course Office: 252-641-7821, Email: art_bradley@ncsu.edu The Coastal Plain Beekeeping Chapter in conjunction with the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association …
February 13, 2018 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production. Pre-registration $25 if postmarked by Feb. 6, 2017 is …
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Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
During the fall of 2016 following Hurricane Matthew, numerous nurseries in eastern NC experienced flooding of both container and …
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Protective Measures of Beehives During Hurricanes
With the uncertain track of Hurricane Irma, there are some important considerations for beekeepers who may be affected by …
Cooperative Extension Has Flood Clean-Up Resources
Last year, Hurricane Matthew took its toll on our state, this week, Hurricane Harvey has left a path of …
Zany for Zinnias
What comes to mind when you think of summertime? For Eastern North Carolina, it could be sweltering heat, the …
Regional Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting
Annual regional meeting for strawberry growers and those interested in getting started in strawberry production. This meeting is hosted …
The Leyland Cypress
When a plant doesn’t necessarily need much care to become established, has a fast growth rate, and is adapted …
Timber Restoration Funds (TRF) Available Through NC Forest Service
On January 23, 2017, $1,000,000 in “time-limited” funding has been authorized to assist landowners within any counties designated in …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
This excellent resource has been compiled by Anthony LeBude, Extension Nursery Specialist. It includes information about plant sensitivity to …
NC Green Industry Hurricane Matthew Recovery Resources
Thanks to the NC Nursery and Landscape Association for pulling this information together! NC Green Industry – Hurricane Matthew Recovery …
Keeping Food Safe When Disaster Strikes!
With another tropical storm looming in the forecast, now is the time to consider what you will do in …
Maple Nursery IPM Update
I had several questions related to problems with maples last week. In the process I noticed damage from maple …
What Is Azalea Leafminer? Nursery Pest Alert!
May 18, 2016 While visiting eastern NC nurseries last week an insect called the azalea leafminer, Caloptilia azaleella, was mentioned. The …
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