Upcoming Tobacco & Peanut Referendums.
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has assisted with conducting many referendums over the years. Referendums are also often …
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Are you a high school senior up to a graduate student looking for a great internship opportunity? USDA has …
Forages for Summer Grazing
Livestock producers and horse owners who use summer annuals for grazing and/or haying should be thinking about what to …
Blueberry Production & Pruning Workshop
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Time: 1 p.m. until finished ~ 4 p.m. Where: Horticulture Crops Research …
Animal Waste Operator Year-End Reminders
As the end of the year approaches, it is important for Certified Animal Waste Operators (CAWO) to make sure …
Being Energy Efficient in Your Poultry Houses
Over the years, energy efficiency has ramped up and people are more aware of their energy usage. Power companies …
Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
People who study foodborne illness don’t get foodborne illness. Right? I thought that because I knew so much about preventing foodborne …
Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
Hauling Ag Safely - Having the Right Driver’s License
Having the right type of driver’s license and tags on your vehicle sounds simple enough, but is it? If …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
February 12, 2019 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production and will be held at the Wilson County Agricultural …
Hessian Fly
Will Hessian fly be an issue in wheat this year? They very well could be. This may or may …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Preparing Irrigation Equipment for the Winter Season
Now that freezing temperatures are around the corner, it’s time for many farmers to prepare their irrigation equipment for …
January 29, 2019 NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop, Raleigh, NC
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2019. READ THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION. January 29, 2019, NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop for …
Recovering From Hurricane Florence
Dealing with the aftermath of a major hurricane is no easy task. It’s hard to imagine what damage you …
Test Soil Now to Avoid New Peak-Season Testing Fee
In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to …
Dealing With Bot Flies
This has been an interesting fall to say the least. With a very active hurricane season, horse flies hanging …
Varroa Mites in Honeybees
Many still question, what is happening to the honeybee population? One issue that affects honeybee colonies is the Varroa …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
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