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 …
Agriculture & Food
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Free Pesticide Collection Day
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer …
Soybean Considerations Following Hurricane Florence
— Written By Rachel Vann (14 hours ago) Hurricane Florence has caused catastrophic damage across parts of North Carolina primarily from flooding …
Assistance Available for Flood Damaged Ag Land Through NRCS
Assistance Available for Flood Damaged Ag Land through NRCS The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in North Carolina has established …
Assistance for Livestock Owners
Have you suffered livestock losses from Hurricane Florence and need help with carcass disposal? The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural …
Poultry Processing Workshop
Monday, September 24, 2018, at 11:00 p.m. Stanly County Agri-Civic Center (26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle) Learn how to process poultry on your own …
Canceled Farm City Week Dinner
With so many of our roads still flooded and washed out and after discussing with extension staff, the Chamber …
NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
NCDA&CS activates hotline to help farmers by Hurricane Florence. The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. RALEIGH, N.C. – …
Grain Bin Safety / Grain Rescue Program for Fire Fighters and First Responders
This is a 2-part safety program, led by LaMar Grafft, Associate Director of the NC Agromedicine Institute. The goal …
Upcoming Farm Safety Program: First on Scene
This is a 3-hour farm safety program taught by LaMar Grafft, Associate Director of the NC Agromedicine Institute. Designed …
NC Disaster Information Center
Farmers and clients, please refer to the NC Disaster Information Center for updates and resources in regards to Hurricane …
Ag T-Shirts Are Here
Celebrate agriculture! And show your pride in Anson County’s agricultural heritage by wearing a t-shirt that says so. Celebrating …
High Tunnel Construction Field Day
If you are interested in high tunnels and would like more information and experience building these structures come join …
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- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Pest News
- NCDA&CS Soil Testing Information
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