Publications for Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

New Farmer [2019 Farm School Student] scratching sheep.

North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020

North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must be …

— 4 weeks ago, N.C. Cooperative Extension Intranet

Free Pesticide Collection Day

Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …

— 5 months ago

Horticultural Research Institute Scholarhip Announcement

Scholarships Still Available for 2019-20

Deadline Sep 13, 2019 Over $20,000 in scholarships for students pursuing a career in horticulture. For more information, contact the HRI …

— 5 months ago, Horticulture

Selling Timber: A Workshop for Woodland Owners

For most woodland owners, a timber sale is a once or twice in a lifetime event. With such limited …

— 6 months ago, Granville County Center

Glyphosate Safety Update - No Risk to Public Health

On April 30, 2019, the EPA announced the availability of the proposed registration review decision for glyphosate. From the …

— 9 months ago, Weeds

a young bamboo shoot emerging from the ground

Thinking About Growing Bamboo? Proceed With Caution!

Bamboo is planted for its ornamental qualities, grown for wood or wood fibers, or grown for edible bamboo shoots. …

— 10 months ago, Weeds

dark green larger old leaf and new light green growth

English Ivy -- Its Time to Think About Control Options

English ivy (Hedera helix) is a shade-tolerant, woody perennial vine. When established it creates a dense ground cover with …

— 10 months ago, Weeds

Training in Forages for Producers and Land Managers (Afternoon Session), Feb. 13, 2019

A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of cool-season annual and …

— 1 year ago, Forages

Deadline for Farmers to Apply for NC Hurricane Disaster Relief Program Extended

The North Carolina Legislature has approved extending the deadline for farmers to apply for the Hurricane Florence and Michael …

— 1 year ago

Vegetable Production Update- October 12, 2018

From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (NC State Extension Associate, Plant Pathology …

— 1 year ago, Vegetable Production

2 week old plants are small. 4 week old plants fill the pots

Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?

Want to reduce your labor costs for hand weeding container nurseries? The simple (but hard answer) is to hand …

— 1 year ago, Weeds

Vegetable Production Update - September 28, 2018

Vegetable Production Update – September 28, 2018 From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes), and Inga Meadows …

— 1 year ago, Vegetable Production

Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?

Glyphosate is the most commonly used postemergence herbicide in managed landscapes. It controls annual and perennial weeds, grasses and …

— 1 year ago, Weeds

Forestry Field Day to Feature Legacy Planning, Chainsaw Safety, More

CANCELED Are you a forest landowner? Do you have questions about the legacy of your forestland? Would you like to …

— 1 year ago, Granville County Center

What to Do After the Disaster - Resources Green Industries

Many of you may have received this information. Thanks to Danny Lauderdale for the following post on his website. I …

— 1 year ago, Horticulture