North Carolina 4-Her's: Mapping a Way to a Better World
4-H programs across North Carolina have implemented GIS programs—supported by grants from Esri—that have enhanced members’ understanding of science …
Velvetbean Caterpillar Defoliating Soybeans in Piedmont
I’ve had several reports of velvetbean caterpillar out of the Piedmont area. This is a migratory insect that we …
Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …
Information on Frost Potential From VT Peanut Notes No. 133 2018
The frost advisory provided by Virginia Tech and funded by Birdsong Peanuts can be found at the link described …
Crop Report October 2 Peanut Notes No. 132 2018
The most recent summary of the peanut crop in the Virginia-Carolina region can be found below: V-C Region Crop Report …
2018 What You Need to Know So You Can Grow!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center will be teaching a series of classes in October called “What You Need To …
Spring 2019 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2019 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Digger Adjustments Peanut Notes No. 131 2018
Information from Kendall Kirk at Clemson University Peanut Digger – Conveyor Speed Calculator. As impacted S.C. and N.C. farmland dries out …
Consecuencias Del Desastre: Plantar Retrasada Y Cubiertas De Hilada (Row Covers)
Este documento está traducido con traductor de Google Amada comunidad de cultivadores de fresas, La tormenta ha retrasado las fechas de …
Disaster Aftermath: Delayed Planting and Row Covers
Dear Strawberry Community, When I went to some of the affected areas this week to assess damages and get a …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
Dear Farming Community and Agents Several things are important in the aftermath of the storm farms. Earlier I have published …
NCDA&CS Offers Post-Flood Cleanup and Disposal Assistance for Pesticides
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering assistance with pesticide and fertilizer disposal through the Pesticide …
V-C Crop Report September 21 Peanut Notes No. 130 2018
The report for the Virginia-Carolina region for September 20, 2018, can be found at the link below. V-C Region Crop …
Soybean Considerations Following Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused catastrophic damage across parts of North Carolina primarily from flooding but also from wind damage. …
The Effects of Late-Season Storm Damage to Flue-Cured Tobacco
Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, can prove detrimental to flue-cured tobacco yield and quality. Specific to hurricanes, both …
HURRICANE Aftermath: Delayed Planting Date and Fumigation
Dear Strawberry Community. While the weather calms down, fields are in many cases still too wet to access or even …
Comments From Dr. Shew on Late-Season Disease Management Peanut Notes No. 129 2018
Additional Comments on Late-Season Disease Management Barbara Shew If 20% or more of the leaves in a field have lesions, …
Preliminary Comments on Disease Management After Florence Peanut Notes No. 128 2018
Preliminary Comments on Disease Management after Hurricane Florence Many folks were trying to get in one more fungicide application either …
Preliminary Comments on Flooding From Florence Peanut Notes No. 127 2018
Preliminary Comments on Flooding after Hurricane Florence Past experience has shown that peanut can stand 3 days of submersion and …