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COVID-19 Farmers Update 5/21/2020
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Wax Scales Hatching on Many Common Host Plants
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/15/2020
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Tulip Tree Aphids and Scales Feeding and Dropping Honeydew
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/12/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/12/2020 News Today Financial Resources Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production. Read about the grant, how to apply, …
Virtual Strawberry Field Day May 2020
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Camphor Shot Borers Active Throughout the State
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Daylily Leafminer Causing White Streaks on Daylilies
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COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/07/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 05/07/2020 News Today: Emergency Funding: Golden LEAF receives $125 million to support NC COVID-19 rapid recovery loan program. Read …
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC
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