Farmer Disaster Assistance Webinar – 10-31-2018
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, along with NC State Extension and FSA, are announcing a program to …
EPA Extends Registration of Dicamba for Over-the-Top Use
Now that Halloween is over and Christmas music is starting to play, the EPA has reached a decision on …
Five Trends Shaping the Future of Farming
Sonja Begemann | Farm Journal’s Ag Pro | 10/31/2018 The world of farming is changing every day. With each new …
Top Vegetables Grown in North Carolina
Chris Gunter | NC State University Professor of Hort Science | 9/19/2018 Have you ever wondered what vegetables are grown in …
How Roaches Fight Off Wasps That Turn Their Victims Into Zombies
Susan Milius | Science News | 10/31/2018 Real-life fights against zombie-makers offer plenty of tips for avoiding undeath. Just ask …
Garbage Can Gardening
Liz Driscoll | NC State University 4-H Extension Specialist | 10/4/2018 After devouring a tasty pomegranate or pineapple, propagate them …
2018 NC State Fair & Southeastern Regional Contest Results
Thanks to everyone for participating in another great event! NC State Fair Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest Results Southeastern Regional Livestock …
Early Spotted Lanternfly Detection Is Critical for the Future of NC Agriculture
The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an emerging invasive pest that was first found in Pennsylvania, in 2014. Since …
App Helps Farmers Know When to Spray or Spread
Ohio State University | Morning Ag Clips | 10/26/2018 COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new app from The Ohio State University …
How Beetle Outbreaks and Wildfire Alter Ecosystems Webinar on 10/30/2018
Unlike the predictable vegetation and ecosystem changes typical after wildfire or timber harvesting, the outcomes of insect outbreaks remain …
Vermicomposting Can Boost Profits for Composting Operations
NC State’s Extension Specialist Rhonda Sherman is giving two presentations at the US Composting Council’s Annual Conference in January …
Sample for SCN Now to Preserve Future Soybean Yield Potential
University of Minnesota Extension | Corn & Soybean Digest | 10/24/2018 Now is crunch time for row-crop producers: harvesting, hauling …
Detailed Record Keeping Key in Precision Farming and Finance
Reinder Prins | Precision Ag | 10/24/2018 When farmers think about precision agriculture most will automatically think about the geospatially …
Edible Flowers May Be Your Next New Market
Nathalie Dreifelds | Greenhouse Grower | 10/21/2018 Floral flavors are the number one consumer food trend for 2018, according to …
Where Artificial Intelligence Could Take Agriculture
Ben Sheldon | Indiana Prairie Farmer | 10/17/2018 Typically, when AI is brought up around farmers, the conversation turns to …
Best Use of Wildflowers to Benefit Crops
Cornell University | Morning Ag Clips | 10/16/2018 ITHACA, N.Y. — With bee pollinators in decline and pesky crop pests …
"Early Bird" Registration Deadline for Value-Added Dairy Conference Is Nov 1, So Register NOW!
If you’re planning to attend the Value-Added Dairy Conference & Trade Show in Asheville, NC, on December 10-11, 2018, …
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
USDA | 10/24/2018 WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the first update since 2013 of the National Road …
Movable High Tunnel Construction Training at N.C. A&T University
Randy Fulk | NC A&T | 10/17/2018 N.C. A&T University will host a Movable High Tunnel Construction Training on Monday …
North Carolina Forage and Grassland Council Winter Conferences
Looking for ways to improve your pasture and increase land use efficiency? Then attend the 2019 NC Forage and …