Farm Visit Snapshots: In Good Heart Farm
I visited In Good Heart Farm outside Pittsboro in mid-May and again in mid-July. Ben Shields and Patricia Parker …
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State 4-H Officer Candidate Website
Please take a few minutes and check out the New State 4-H Officer Candidate website. We have five amazing youth …
Effect of Xyway Fungicide on Corn Germination
Does applying Xyway fungicide (flutriafol) in-furrow at planting negatively affect seedling germination in corn? NC State Extension gives an independent …
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Additional Threshold for Bollworm Added This Year
NC State Extension has two thresholds for bollworm, depending on the type of cotton planted: Bollgard II, TwinLink, WideStrike: 25 total …
Sclerotinia Blight Control With Miravis Plus Elatus Peanut Notes No. 139 2021
Research has demonstrated that Miravis plus Elatus has a significant amount of efficacy against Sclerotinia blight. Growers using this …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
Complicated Tank Mix Question Peanut Notes No. 138 2021
I recently had a question about putting Miravs, Elatus, clethodim, manganese, boron and a third foliar fertilizer all in …
Stem Rot and Sclerotinia Blight Barbara Shew Peanut Notes No. 137 2021
Stem rot protection is needed starting at about 60 DAP through late August. Be sure to include a stem …
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Dan Anco Clemson July 9 Peanut Notes No. 136 2021
Rains during Tropical Storm Elsa over the past week brought needed water to much of the state, between about …
Dan Anco Clemson Notes July 14 Peanut Notes No. 135 2021
More than one way to skin a cat, more than one reason a patch of peanuts can be dead …
Pigweed Control Peanut Notes No. 134 2021
Question: I have a grower that has peanuts that are behind watermelons. Water melons in 2020 and peanuts this year. …
Prohexadione Calcium Timing Twin Rows Peanut Notes No. 133 2021
Question: How is the decision made to apply Apogee to twin row peanuts? Is it best to wait until the …
Section 18 Label Renewal Approved for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) for Control of Sweetpotato Black Rot Postharvest in Domestic Markets
Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
Sawtimber Prices in North Carolina Increased Substantially in the Second Quarter, 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, both housing and lumber markets started plummeting from the record high levels. In …
Crop Insurance 101 Webinar Set for July 20
Topics to be discussed include Multi-Peril Crop Insurance, insuring by a written agreement, options for certified organic operations, livestock …
Appreciation Expressed to Bob Sutter for Support of NCSU Programs Peanut Notes No. 132 2021
Bob Sutter was recently recognized for his contributions to research and extension programs at North Carolina State University. The …
Peanut Team Recognized for Contributions to V-C Region Peanut Notes No. 131 2021
Bob Sutter, Dell Cotton and Marianne Catalano were recently recognized for their contributions to the peanut industry in the …