Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update-May 1, 2019
This is the fourth update on Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk in North Carolina in 2019. More information on FHB …
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Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update-April 22, 2019
This is the third update on Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk in North Carolina in 2019. More information on FHB …
Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 15, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 10, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
Aphids in Wheat
I have received numerous calls within the past week about relatively heavy aphid levels in wheat. The point of …
Upcoming Webinar: Management of Fusarium Head Blight
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium head blight of wheat (also known as scab) is one of the most problematic diseases of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Vegetable Production Update- August 31, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Vegetable Production Update- August 17, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Vegetable Production Update- August 3, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Vegetable Production Update- July 20, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Vegetable Production Update - July 6, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Vegetable Production Update- June 22, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The …
Vegetable Production Update- June 8, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background The information …
Vegetable Production Update-May 25, 2018
From Dr. Amanda Strayer-Scherer (Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Plant Pathology, Tomatoes) and Inga Meadows (Extension Associate, Plant Pathology Specialist) Background: The information …
True Armyworm in Northeastern NC Wheat- Time to Scout
Article by Dominic Reisig and Angela Post True armyworm has been spotted in northeastern North Carolina wheat over the past …
Southern Piedmont Small Grains Field Day
Research Topics: Grain Variety and Management Trials, Micronutrients and Kernel Weight. Pesticide Credit: N, D, O, …
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