Harvest Time
In the state of North Carolina, agriculture is undoubtedly a big deal. The industry contributes over $70 billion and …
Field Crops
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 …
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 …
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 …
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Information Portals
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- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Industrial Hemp
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Official Variety Testing
- Organic Commodities
- Peanut Growers Information
- Soybeans
- Tobacco Growers Information
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NCSU/USDA Forage Program
Publications, Information, and News
- Integrated Pest Management Blogs
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NC Official Variety Tests
- NC Pest News
- Soybean Scouting Manual
Resources
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