Soil Sampling Time
Fall is quickly approaching and after all the rainy season, many growers say it can’t come soon enough. A …
Pest Management
What Is Cooperative Extension?
I often get asked the question: “Where do you work?” It’s not as simple an answer as for most. …
How Can I Identify and Manage Fire Ants?
As warm weather approaches, those pesky fire ants become more active. Red Imported Fire Ants can be identified several …
Hay Under Attack: Be on the Lookout for Fall Armyworms
Recently here in Sampson County and surrounding counties, farmers have been reporting damage from armyworms to their bermudagrass pastures …
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