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North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber and forestry, contributes $91.9 billion to the state’s economy, accounts for more …
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Visit NC Farms Isothermal Region
Do you have an appreciation for farming and rural life? Do you want to know where to find fresh, …
Fresh Produce Safety Tips
With the concerns with COVID-19, many have questions about fresh produce and if we have to do anything special …
It's Tomato Time
Fresh local tomatoes are available in North Carolina from July to October. There are many different varieties of tomatoes …
N.C. State Fair and the Mountain State Fair Youth Livestock Shows to Be Held
“Agriculture and youth livestock events are at the heart of our fairs.” – Steve Troxler, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner It was …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in Johnston County
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Brandon Parker Cucumber downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been found …
Scout for Late Blight on Tomato and Potato
With the current temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s and cloudy skies, conditions are conducive for late blight to …
Millipedes on the Move
Last year around this time, we had a stretch of very hot & dry weather that triggered a “millipede …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
Monitor False Oleander Scales
False oleander scale, Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli, is a tropical and subtropical pest originally from China. False oleander scale is common throughout …
Farms, Food, & You: a Podcast Series
Issues in agriculture affect not just farmers. They influence your life everyday. The podcast, “Farms, Food and You” …
Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
Imported willow leaf beetle (Plagiodera versicolor) are common on willows in landscapes and natural areas. Most of year adults and …
Crape Myrtle Aphids
Crape myrtles are among the most commonly planted trees in the Southeast. The two main pests are crape myrtle …
Voluntary Agricultural District Webinar June 23, 2020
McDowell County has established a Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program to protect and preserve agricultural lands and activities. Learn about …
It's Harvest Time!
As the start of enjoying fresh fruits and vegetable season is upon us, here is great research to find …
Mosquito Activity on the Rise
Memorial Day weekend is often the signal to fire up the grills. However, the previous week’s heavy rains in …
Are Your Specialty Crops Eligible for the CFAP Assistance?
5/22/2020 – Some of the specialty crop growers I work with are upset because they don’t think they are …
Scout for Twospotted Spider Mites
Twospotted spider mites are probably the most common spider mite species to damage ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, and others. Twospotted …
Application Details Released on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, announced on May 19 details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which …
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Pierce’s Disease Vectors in North Carolina Grapes
This factsheet offers information on Pierce's Disease, a bacterial disease of grapes in North Carolina.
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General guidelines on how to conduct a bioassay for herbicide residues in soil.
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