Early Planted Soybean Webinar RECORDING
Are you considering planting soybeans in NC soon? Please see this recording of our recent webinar on early planted soybeans. If …
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Preventing Seedling Diseases in Early Planted Soybeans
One of the things to consider, as we’re planting earlier soybeans, is the possibility of seedling disease and seed …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – April 22, 2020
This is the third of our weekly TSWV and tobacco thrips risk assessment updates. Cool weather has continued to …
Early Planted Soybean Webinar RESCHEDULED
Are you considering planting soybeans in NC soon? Have questions or input on planting soybeans early in this state? …
Managing Cereal Rye for Benefits in Cotton and Soybeans
Cover crops are used by cotton and soybean farmers in North Carolina for a multitude of reasons. On-farm research …
Low Head Scab Risk Throughout North Carolina
Wheat and Barley Scab Risk Low Throughout North Carolina For wheat flowering around April 17, risk of damage from Fusarium …
Cereal Leaf Beetle in Wheat
Is Cereal Leaf Beetle a problem in your wheat crop this year? CLB is a pest that tends to …
April 13 Insect Crop Report
Insect moth count is up and I’m finding moths in army worm traps, so scout wheat in the next …
Planting Soybeans Into a Cereal Rye Cover Crop
Want to know more about the benefits cereal rye can have on your soybean crop? Learn the advantages of …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – April 13, 2020
This is the second of our weekly TSWV and tobacco thrips risk assessment updates. Last week’s cool temperatures pushed …
Optimizing Soybean Planting Date and Maturity Group in NC
If you missed the 2020 County Extension Meetings, we will be providing relevant 2019 research video updates over the …
Scouting for Freeze Injury
Last night, April 10th, 2020, some areas in North Carolina experienced temperatures in the mid to low 30s and …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 3
April 9, 2020- As upside down as the world seems right now, the 2020 tobacco season continues to march forward. …
How to Sample Hay Bales for Nutritive Value Analysis
Hay is defined as forage conserved under aerobic dry or limited moisture conditions. Hay is critical to feed livestock during periods …
Foliar Feeding Soybeans at Beginning Pod: 2019 Research Update
If you missed the 2020 County Extension Meetings, we will be providing relevant 2019 research video updates over the …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – April 7, 2020
Managing tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in North Carolina tobacco requires both pre transplant and post transplant decisions, which …
Soybean Pre-Plant Fertility Tips Video
Planting soybeans soon? Learn two pre-plant soil fertility tips for 2020 from Dr. Luke Gatiboni, NC State University’s new Extension …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Produce Safety Training for Farmers: Friday, April 3
Are you getting questions about cleaning and sanitizing from your customers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic? NC State Extension’s …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4., Num. 2
March 26, 2020- The world has changed dramatically since our last posting. We hope that you, your families, and farming …
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