Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
Field Crops
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Spring Planting
Spring is undoubtedly a unique season here in North Carolina. Flowers will soon begin to bloom, bees will begin …
Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes
Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …
2019 North Carolina Hemp Strain Testing Results
2/14/2020 – North Carolina Hemp Strain Testing Results are finally here! Hemp strains were tested in four locations last …
Sampson County and the Visit NC Farms App
Have a passion for agriculture, or just a desire to get away from the office and enjoy the countryside? …
Cooperative Extension Helps Farmers Search for Alternative Enterprises
Change is continuous in farming. Prices, farm programs, trade policies, technology, markets, and consumer preferences all change continuously, just …
Hemp Extension Meetings and Hemp Connections
2/2/20 – I am receiving many inquiries about hemp educational programs that are close by, don’t require an overnight …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
Timing Spring Nitrogen Application for Wheat
Wet weather seems to be a common occurrence for us this winter here in Sampson County. This is not …
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 …
The Importance of Animal Waste Analyzation for Proper Crop Application
The manure produced from animal production is a valuable crop fertilization resource. Based on the average nutrient values of …
Important Information From NCDA&CS About Hemp Licenses
12/23/2019 – On November 21, 2019, we posted information about how the new USDA interim final rule would potentially …
EPA Approves Pesticides for Hemp
12/23/2019 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved 10 pesticides for use on hemp. Of the pesticides approved, …
How to Develop a Marketing Risk Plan for Your Farm
Managing marketing risk begins with a marketing plan. A marketing plan is the way you have decided you will …
NC Industrial Hemp Commission Comments on USDA Hemp Rule
12/19/2019 – On Oct. 31, 2019, the USDA released its interim final rule that establishes a domestic hemp production …
USDA Extends Comment Period for Hemp Rule
12/18/2019 – The USDA published an interim final rule for the Domestic Hemp Production program on Oct. 31, 2019. …
N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting on Dec. 19, 2019
WHO/WHAT: The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting so Commission members can review and approve applications and discuss …
Weed Removal: A Simple Yet Vital Pest Management Strategy
The holiday season often signifies the end of our growing season for field grown crops. Most if not all …
Federal Agencies Clarify Requirements for Banks Working With Hemp Businesses
12/3/19 – The Federal Reserve Board, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Office of the Comptroller of …
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