Harvest Time
In the state of North Carolina, agriculture is undoubtedly a big deal. The industry contributes over $70 billion and …
Hunter Rhodes
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Fields Crops Sampson County Centerhunter_rhodes@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 55 Agriculture Pl
Clinton, NC 28328
Clinton, NC 28328
Mailing Address: 55 Agriculture Pl
Clinton, NC 28328
Clinton, NC 28328
Job Description Responsibilities include providing assistance to growers with problem diagnosis as well as disease and insect identification in field crops, Pesticide Coordinator within the county and providing support for the Sampson County Beekeeper's Association.
Recent Posts by Hunter Rhodes
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 …
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 …
Spring Planting
Spring is undoubtedly a unique season here in North Carolina. Flowers will soon begin to bloom, bees will begin …
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 …
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 …
The Value of Winter Cover Crops
With much of the area receiving little to no rainfall since Hurricane Dorian brushed us in early September, many …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center
