Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
Farm Health & Safety
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Hurricane Pre-Preparation Is Important
For most of us, it feels like hurricane season just ended, and we cannot believe it is time to …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Field Notes: Extension ASAs and Faculty Give Calibration Demos
If you aren’t an active farmer, you might think spring has just finally sprung – but for North Carolina …
Defend the Flock Biosecurity Program From USDA
PDPS is proud to partner with USDA APHIS to support the Defend the Flock public education program. New resources, …
Most Roads in Sampson Lead to Agriculture
What can you find on most every road in Sampson? If you said “agriculture,” you are correct! We all …
Stand Up for Grain Safety Week! March 25-31, 2019
Watch this video about Stand Up Grain Safety Week Make a commitment to grain safety. Register to interact online by …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
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 …
Recovering From Hurricane Florence
Dealing with the aftermath of a major hurricane is no easy task. It’s hard to imagine what damage you …
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is issuing a final rule outlining the …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Preventing Heat Injury During the Summer
As hot as it has been lately and will continue for the next month or two, it’s never too …
Make Farm Machinery Safety a Top Priority This Summer
Summer break for students has finally arrived and for many this means spending more time with relatives who farm …
Pesticide Disposal Collection Day – April 10
The NC Pesticide Board adopted governing regulations in 1976 concerning disposal of pesticides. The regulations made it illegal to …
Preparing Irrigation Equipment for the Winter Season
Now that the Christmas spirit is in the air and freezing temperatures are upon us, it is important for …
Why “We Care”
If you are a pork producer, you are probably familiar with the We Care Program. But what if you …
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Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices
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Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Freehand (dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin).
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This publication, chapter 11 of the 2020 Flue-Cured Tobacco Information handbook, describes some measures that …
12/20/19
Animal Damage Control
This publication explains control measures that can be taken due to animal damage of crops.
12/18/19
Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
12/18/19
Chemical Weed Control
This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.
12/18/19