CCA Training, December 10-12
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive the credits you …
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Save the Date: NC Crop Protection School
The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …
Fall Armyworm Infestations Widespread in Southeastern North Carolina
Authors: Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth During the past few days, we have had a major increase of caterpillar defoliation …
Temporary Change in Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Services (Hemp)
Due to high volumes and a lack of diagnostic personnel to handle hemp samples, the NC State University Plant …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Southern US Trade Association With NCDA&CS Looking for Exhibitors for Premier CBD Trade Show
Register now for the world’s premier CBD Trade Show! The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) with the North Carolina …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Non-Bt Hybrid Yield Trial Results and Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn as Resistance Insurance
All growers who plant Bt corn in North Carolina are required by law to plant non-Bt corn (refuge). Details …
Dieback Symptoms in Industrial Hemp
Dieback Symptoms in Hemp Over the last month, dieback symptoms have been widely observed in hemp stands. These symptoms are …
N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission to Host Public Meeting Sept. 24 in Raleigh
*IMPORTANT: This is an in person meeting only. There will NOT be an option to call in to this …
When to Treat Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans
Kudzu bugs have been a no-show since 2013, but are widespread at low levels this year. A lot of …
Hemp Law 101: The Regulation of Industrial Hemp
Topics include: the legal history of hemp the need to clarify laws for producers and consumers the impact of the 2018 Farm …
National Cotton Council 2018 Farm Bill Education Webinars
Please see the information below regarding the National Cotton Council’s 2018 Farm Bill Education Webinars scheduled for September 19, …
Balancing the Nutrient Equation in Cannabis Cultivation
We see quite a few recommendations, mostly from outside North Carolina, recommending very high levels of fertility for specific …
Cotton Management Tips Following Hurricane Dorian (Collins & Edmisten)
First of all, we pray that everyone is safe from Hurricane Dorian and that damage to homes and property …
Hurricane Preparedness – Considerations for Soybeans
DRAFT Soybean Producers Guide to Preparing for and Recovering from Hurricanes in North Carolina and Virginia This is a draft of …
Hurricane Preparedness - Tobacco
DRAFT Flue-Cured Tobacco Producers Guide to Preparing for and Recovering from Hurricanes in the Southeastern U.S. This is a draft …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
USDA Offers Crop Insurance for Hemp
The United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) has announced that Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) coverage …
Hemp Harvest Timing and Drying
We are just now starting to research harvest timing with hemp grown for CBD and don’t have much information …
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