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Reflecting on the Year So Far and Looking Ahead

It has been a little over four months since I started my role as the field crops extension agent here in Sampson County. I have been delighted to meet many growers in the county and have enjoyed…

Corn Earworm Are Flying: Don't Skip Field Scouting

A recent surge in corn earworm moths has been captured in local light traps. This upsurge in moths signals the need for timely scouting in flowering and podding soybean fields to ensure populations…

Upcoming Pesticide Credit Classes in Johnston County

Please take advantage of the following 2026 pesticide training events at the Johnston County Agricultural Center: For further information, you can call 919-989-5380.

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Planning for Success

We are coming to the end of the year here in Sampson County and for our farmers, planning is beginning for next year. Just to reflect on this growing season for a moment, I will say it was better…

Wheat Planting Recommendations

Fall is upon us here in Sampson County. Recent dry weather has allowed for tobacco and corn harvest to move along smoothly and quickly. Some of the double crop soybeans have taken a hit due to the…

Late Season Considerations

Harvest time has arrived here in Sampson County. Several crops are being harvested as I am writing this--some are already out of the field and some are still growing to maturity. Wet weather over the…

Too Much of a Good Thing?

I know I sound like a pessimist only speaking of the bad in a good growing season, but this is the reality for many farmers here in Sampson County. This growing season has been the exact opposite of…

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Random Ramblings of a County Agent

When I was told this was my week to do a newspaper article, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write. I thought a while and then I got my inspiration during staff conference. One of our staff said…

Where Does Fertilizer Go? Understanding Its Journey in the Soil

As the growing season gets underway in Sampson County, many farmers are applying fertilizers to help their crops reach their full potential. These fertilizers come in many forms and are applied in…

From the Vine - Rain Is a Good Thing

If you’re a music fan, you probably know there’s no shortage of songs about rain. From “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” to “Purple Rain,” “Here Comes the Rain Again,” and “Blue Eyes Crying in the…