Nutrient Leaching and Management
North Carolina has had record breaking precipitation during the past 12 months, and Sampson County has definitely seen its …
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From the Vine - Rain 2021
If Eddie Rabbit (country singer) was still alive, he would definitely be enjoying our recent weather patterns, because he …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
2021 *Virtual* Winter Meeting Schedule
The 2021 Winter Production Meeting schedule has been set. Please note that all meetings will be in a virtual …
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 …
How to Survive Agricultural Virtual Trainings!
Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, all N.C. Cooperative Extension agricultural meetings, pesticide recertification classes, most GAP recertification, and many …
Soils, Nutrient Management & Small Grains Update
Give your county a call or register online! Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by December 7, …
Winter Weed Removal
The holiday season often signifies the end of our growing season for many field grown crops. Most summer crops …
2021 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices
As most have heard, the recently approved federal labels for dicamba-containing products labeled for over-the-top use to dicamba-tolerant cotton …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Harvest Time
In the state of North Carolina, agriculture is undoubtedly a big deal. The industry contributes over $70 billion and …
Southeastern Extension District Virtual Grain Links
Southeast Extension District Research and Demonstration Locations 2020 Corn Growth With Starter Fertilizer. Dr. Ron Heiniger Effect of Seed Treatment and …
Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook
Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …
Soybean Insect Pests
Farmers of all crops here in Sampson County often deal with a plethora of insect pests throughout the growing …
Managing Weeds in the Field
Weed management is one of the most crucial, worrisome, and sometimes one of the most expensive components of crop …
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers and Ranchers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), …
COVID-19 Information for Agricultural Workers
While much of this information is geared towards their region, The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health has put …
Tobacco, Thrips, and Tomato Spotted Wilt
Despite uncertainty, adverse weather during the past few growing seasons, and lower market value, flue-cured tobacco continues to be …
Relief Funds for Farmers
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association posted an article about COVID-19 Relief Funds Available to Farmers Starting April 3. Click …
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 …
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