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Fields of Opportunity: Starting the Growing Season Right

Spring means a lot of things to a lot of people. For farmers in Sampson County, it means it’s time to plant warm season crops. Corn has been going in the ground since late March and continues to be…

Early Season Considerations

Planting time is right around the corner for spring planted crops here in Sampson County. A lot of decisions have already been made by farmers looking ahead to the upcoming growing season and some…

Maximizing Wheat Yields With Proper Nitrogen Management

Nitrogen management is a critical factor in achieving optimal wheat yields. Normally the winter months bring a bit more rainfall to Sampson County increasing the need for nitrogen management.…

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Excellent Opportunity for Pesticide Credits

Due to Helene’s effects in Western NC, NCDA&CS; has extended the deadline to receive pesticide credits to Dec. 20, 2024. If your license expires in 2024 and you do NOT have all of your credits, this…

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Thinking Ahead

This time of year is the time to make decisions about the future for farmers here in Sampson County. This past growing season was full of surprises and very few of them seemed to be good ones.…

Considerations for Harvest

Harvest time has arrived here in Sampson County. Tobacco is in the barn or will be shortly and corn is being picked across the county. Corn harvest has gone by quickly this year due to lower yields…

When Will It End?

Farmers in Sampson County have been through a lot this year. The growing season started off pretty good, then there was a drought, after the drought ended there was probably a little too much water,…

It’s a Good Time to Enjoy Watermelon and Blueberries!

Did you know July is National Watermelon AND Blueberry Month? It is, according to the National Watermelon Promotion Board and the US Highbush Blueberry Council. With the hot and dry weather that…

Dry Weather Considerations

As I am writing this, a few drops of much needed rain are falling here at the Extension office and there is more rain in the forecast. Drought is the word that has been on every farmer’s mind over…

Early Season Considerations

The weather could not be more different than last year at this time and I believe most farmers across Sampson County are thankful for it. It has been dry enough for planting to go relatively smoothly…