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Glyphosate Safety Update - No Risk to Public Health
On April 30, 2019, the EPA announced the availability of the proposed registration review decision for glyphosate. From the …
Blossom Blight on Peaches
Blossom Blight on Peaches By: David F. Ritchie; Extension Plant Pathologist – NC State University Blossom blight (caused by Monilinia fructicola that …
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Bamboo is planted for its ornamental qualities, grown for wood or wood fibers, or grown for edible bamboo shoots. …
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All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo or …
Mock FDA Pack House Inspection
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Training in Forages for Producers and Land Managers (Afternoon Session), Feb. 13, 2019
A wet fall 2018 not only delayed, and in some cases completely prevented, timely fall-plantings of cool-season annual and …
2019 North Carolina Peach Growers’ Annual Meeting Agenda
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Moore County Center, Carthage TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 PRESIDING…Mr. Stephen Greene, President, NC Peach Growers’ Society 8 a.m. Registration, Coffee, and Doughnuts 9 …
NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Are You Hand Weeding Frequently Enough?
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Alternatives to Glyphosate in Landscapes?
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Tree Assistance Program
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NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
CONTACT Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-707-3004 or email at andrea.ashby@ncagr.gov RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has …
Giant Hogweed Is Present in NC but Rare
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Sandhills Research Station to Host Peach Field Day July 11, 2018
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Update: Dr. Mike Parker in Recovery
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Dr. Mike Parker, NCSU Fruit Tree Specialist, Seriously Injured in Equipment Accident
Dr. Mike Parker was seriously injured Wednesday when the lift in which he was pruning pecans toppled over. He …
Prevent Weeds in Spring Color Beds
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Update: New Tifone Dealer
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