Registration for the 2021 Piedmont Research Station Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Day
7/8/2021 – Registration for the 2021 Piedmont Research Station Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Day is live!! We are …
Specialty Crops
Strawberry Breeding Trials Yield Data 2021
Each year the NC State University Strawberry Breeding program evaluates cultivars from other breeding programs along with advanced selections …
2021 Western NC Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting July 26
Dear all, the 2021 Western North Carolina strawberry pre-plant meeting will be held in Yancey County on July 26, 2021, …
2020 Floral Hemp Variety Trial Results
6/16/2021 – The results from the 2020 statewide floral hemp variety trial are now available. Note that cannabinoid results …
Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
NC Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting June1, 2021
5/23/2021 WHO/WHAT: The N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, June …
Article: USDA’s Final Rule for Hemp Production
5/19/2021 – Greenhouse Product News’ 2021 Guide to Hemp Production includes an article I wrote that summarizes the requirements …
What's Up With New "Seedless" Hemp Varieties?
Introduction 5/10/2021 – When growing hemp for extraction of cannabinoids it is critical that only female plants are produced. Female …
AWIS 14-Day Weather Discussion
AWIS 14-day Weather Discussion Dear all, Our region experienced a freeze/frost event from Wednesday to Friday. This event came with partly …
AWIS Weather Forecast: Frost Alert Thursday / Friday, April 22-23
A wider frost- and freeze risk for North Carolina and Mid-Atlantic (Figure 1) combined with gusty winds, call for …
Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
AWIS Weather Forecast: Widespread Freeze!
AWIS Weather Forecast: Widespread Freeze A widespread freeze is expected on the weekend, starting Thursday (April 1) to Friday (April …
USDA Extended Pandemic Assistance Includes Hemp
3/30/2021 – The USDA has announced a new initiative called Pandemic Assistance for Producers, for those who have been …
Videos from the WNC Hemp Grower Meeting
3/29/2021 – Here are links to the videos from the 2021 Western North Carolina Hemp Grower Meeting held via …
USDA Posts Webinar Outlining the Domestic Hemp Production Final Rule
3/26/2021 – The USDA has provided a pre-recorded webinar which reviews the requirements of the Domestic Hemp Production Final …
AWIS Weather Forecast 3/25 - 3/30: Wind, Heat and a Chance for Frost
AWIS Weather Forecast 3/25 – 3/30: Wind, Heat, and a Chance for Frost Weather Pattern Discussion It is spring, so not …
FDA Warning Letters to CBD Companies: Unapproved Drug & Misbranding Violations
3/23/2021 – Since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said …
COVID-19 Famers Update 3/21/2021
COVID-19 Famers Update 3/21/2021 First Glance: American Rescue Plan Act 2021: What’s in it for Agriculture? $10.4 billion in agricultural provisions Debt …
USDA’s Final Rule for Hemp Effective; Uncertainty Remains for NC’s Program
3/21/2021 Introduction In January 2021 the USDA published the final hemp rule that regulates hemp production, and is set to become …
AWIS Weather Advisory 3/18/2021: Storm, Rain and a Chance for Frost
AWIS Weather Advisory 3/18/2021: The Coming Days Entail Storm, Rain and a Chance of Frost Dear all, Sever storms tonight will …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs
Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Specialty Crops
Miscanthus: An Environmental Choice for Marginal Lands
This publication discusses the environmental benefits of planting miscanthus — a tall, perennial grass — …
6 days ago
The H-2A Visa Program in North Carolina
The H-2A visa program is growing rapidly in North Carolina. The number of positions certified …
7/9/21
Fig Culture in North Carolina
The fig is native to the Mediterranean Basin. You may already be familiar with some …
7/9/21
Carolina Lawns: A Guide to Maintaining Quality Turf in the Landscape
This comprehensive guide offers information on different grasses for North Carolina lawns, as well as …
7/6/21
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
7/6/21 — Entomology Insect Notes
Fusarium Wilt of Tomato
This disease factsheet describes Fusarium wilt of tomato. Symptoms, pathogen, environmental conditions, and management are …
6/22/21 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Getting Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Using R
This publication provides information and guidance on using computer code to access the National Agricultural …
6/10/21
Southern Blight of Sweetpotato
This factsheet discusses the identification and management of southern blight of sweetpotato.
5/19/21 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets