Foxtail Is Taking Over My Hay Field. What Can I Do to Control This Weedy Grass?
Answer: Foxtail is an annual grass that germinates in the spring when soil temperature averages 65 degrees for three …
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 …
Hope With the Scope
Join us at our “Hope for the Scope” event on Thursday, March 21, 2019, from 5:30–7 p.m. at Piedmont …
Quick Tips for Navigating the Gardening Portal
Take a tour of what is available on the NC State Extension Gardening Portal and learn some tips to …
FCS Impacts & Programs
Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next few …
Person County 4-H Seeking Summer Intern
Come be our summer intern! We are looking for an excited college student who has completed their junior year. …
2015 Flue-Cured Tobacco Survey: Plant Disease Survey Data
In this post, we continue to provide results from our annual surveys of county agents about flue-cured tobacco production …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
March 21 Auxin Herbicide Training
On Thursday, March 21, 2019, from 2–4 p.m. at the Vance County Farmers Market in Henderson, NC. Pesticide applicators …
Herbicides and Modes of Action Issues
Weed control is becoming a more difficult issue year after year, especially in soybeans. With weed resistance issues, our …
2019 Wheat Crop
Not much wheat was planted this year and much was reported as deferred acres. If and when it gets …
Youth Showmanship Clinic March 9
Youth Showmanship Clinic Saturday, March 9, 2019 10 a.m.–noon Granville County Expo Center, 4185 US 15 Oxford, NC N.C. Cooperative Extension of Granville and …
Blueberry Plant Sale Fundraiser
It’s back! Person County 4-H is excited to share that we will be selling blueberry plants again this year. …
Amazing Grazing After 30 Years
Amazing Grazing after 30 years. Dr. Matt Poore Department of Animal Science North Carolina State University The Amazing Grazing program was founded …
2018 Stink Bug
In 2018 I set up several locations to trap stink bugs. In 2017-2018, stink bugs damaged corn and soybeans …
Getting Ready for Planting Season
Planting season may be two months away but there are issues that I can take care of now. The first …
Tobacco Greenhouse Preparations
In 2019 it is critical to have your greenhouse at maximum efficiency. Always hand weed any weeds in the …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
2019 Coggin’s Clinics Scheduled
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Granville County, Large Animal Veterinary Services, Flat River Veterinary Clinic, and Southern States Cooperative of Oxford …