Caterpillar Tunnel Construction Field Day
If you are interested in extending your growing season then take a look at this hands-on workshop on September …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Applications for Farm School Are Now Being Accepted
If you are a new farmer or have plans to start your farm in the near future then check …
Solitary Ground Bees Not a Threat
This time each year many homeowners notice small dirt mounds in their yard, at parks, or recreational fields created …
Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop
North Carolina State University and North Carolina Cooperative Extension are partnering with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) and other …
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 …
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 …
High Tunnel Construction Field Day
If you are interested in high tunnels and would like more information and experience building these structures come join …
Crop Producers and Pesticide Applicators
Below is a listing of upcoming educational opportunities. Please take advantage of those that are important to you. If …
Newly Required NCDA&CS Respirator Fit Test Offered
As of January 1, 2017 the NCDA&CS now require new Worker Protection Standards (WPS) that state a respirator fit …
Beat the Squash Vine Borer
If you’re like me, at some point in your gardening years a simple little white caterpillar has gotten the …
2015 Southern Piedmont Farm School
The demand for locally grown food continues to grow despite a weak economy. Direct sales from farms to consumers …
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Maximizing Your SmartFresh℠ Investments
SmartFresh℠ (1-methylcyclopropene, MCP) is a relatively new tool for postharvest management of apples. In 2002, …
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Phomopsis Leaf Blight of Strawberry
This factsheet covers Phomopsis leaf blight, a fungus that causes lesions and defoliation in strawberries.
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Leather Rot of Strawberry
Leather rot, though occurring rarely in North Carolina, can cause substantial losses of fruit yield. …
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Leaf Scorch of Strawberry
This factsheet covers leaf scorch, a fungus that weakens strawberry leaves and plants.
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Gray Mold / Crown Rot of Strawberry
This factsheet describes the signs and symptoms, as well as control, of Botrytis crown rot …
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Black Root Rot of Strawberry
Black root rot is caused by a complex of pathogens. These pathogens cause damage to …
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Anthracnose Crown Rot of Strawberry
Anthracnose crown rot is caused by the pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. This disease can cause significant …
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