Managing Cotton After Florence
Guy Collins | Sep 18, 2018 First of all, we pray that everyone is safe from Hurricane Florence and that damage to …
NC Disaster Information Center
Agricultural Damage From Hurricane Florence in Johnston County
Bryant Spivey, Johnston County Extension, 9/19/2018 SMITHFIELD, N.C.–Extension Agents with NC Cooperative Extension have assessed crop damage in Johnston County. …
North Carolina Crunch
–Scott Bunn, ASAP, 9/19/18 ASHEVILLE, N.C.–ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is joining schools, preschools, colleges, and individuals across the state …
Why Do We Love Bees but Hate Wasps?
A lack of understanding of the important role of wasps in the ecosystem and economy is a fundamental reason …
Seeing Pesticides Spread Through Insect Bodies
Pesticides have been linked with declining honey bee numbers raising questions about how we might replace the many essential …
What's Ahead for the Cattle Market? Get Out Your Crystal Ball
What should I do with my calves now that the market tanked? This is a question I have received …
Get the Facts on Poisonous Plants
The holiday season is upon us and so is the traditional giving of poinsettia plants. A common misconception about …
The Apple Harvest in Wilkes Is Almost in the Basket
The last of this year’s apple crop is coming off of the, trees and it has turned out to …
If You Own Cattle, Watch Out for Those Acorns!
I know there are many people out there, like myself, who enjoy the cooler temperatures of fall. Even the …
Don't Welcome Bugs Into Your Home!
Now that winter is arriving, people will be staying inside more to escape the cold. Some homeowners will find …
After the Storm...Dealing With Damage on the Farm
Pasture-based beef, dairy, sheep and goat farmers need to be diligent in checking livestock, repairing damaged infrastructure, and looking …
Do You Have Roaches? Ugh!!
Most bugs I find in the house do not bother me. I normally just scoop them up and throw …
Did You Know Your Cattle Need Tetanus Vaccinations?
Tetanus is caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This bacterium is found in the soil and …
Scales Aren't Just for Weighing...Check Your Plants for Scales
I have had three homeowners bring in samples this week that were dead or dying shrub branches. Some were …
When Is the Best Time to Plant Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs?
When gardeners think about when to plant in the landscape, they often think about spring. After a long winter …
Double Trouble?
As most producers have starting calving heifers and older cows starting next month, twin births occur in 1 to …
Get the Best of Both Worlds With Crossbreeding
We’ve all heard the horror stories of purebred dogs and their health problems while mutts seem to live forever. …
Oh Boy! About Time for Those Stink Bugs Again!
It will not be long now before we start getting calls on different bugs getting into the house and …
Calving Tips
Calving time is when the rubber hits the road in the cow business. After all, without a live – …
Nickels for Know How Referendum
The Wilkes County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2016. Bill Hanlin, the Wilkes …