How Does Soil Health Impact Yield?
In order to answer this question two or three years of research isn’t enough. This video discusses soil health …
Agriculture & Food
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Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
January Livestock Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Livestock Newsletter, packed full of information. If you would like to be added to the …
Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
November Livestock Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Livestock Newsletter, packed full of information. If you would like to be added to …
AgrAbility/LIFE Project 1890 Land Grant Institution Virtual Workshop
AgrAbility/LIFE Project 1890 Land Grant Institution will be hosting a series of virtual workshops on November 2, 5, 9, and …
Soybean Rust Confirmed in Eastern NC October 19, 2020
Soybean rust was found and confirmed on soybeans in Hyde County, NC. Soybean rust has the potential to cause …
Growing Bloodroot?
We often receive questions on how to grow Bloodroot. Margaret and Alison, with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics …
Attend a Pesticide School
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the N.C. State Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. Cooperative …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
September 2020 Livestock Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Livestock Newsletter, packed full of information. If you would like to be added to …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Hard to Think About Winter Weeds Now, But It Is Time
Winter is still months away but the time to apply preemergence herbicides to control fall-germinating weeds is upon us. …
Fall Vegetable Gardening in Containers - Zoom Class
Need something to do outdoors? Have questions or interested in learning more about vegetable gardening in containers? Look no …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
How do winter crops affect your soybean production? Sixth generation farmer and graduate student, MaKayla Gross, gives us an update …
Improving Corn Fertilizer and Water Management – Field Video
Want to see an AquaSpy in action in a cornfield? Watch our latest video to learn about this new technology …
July Livestock Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Livestock Newsletter, packed full of information. If you would like to be added to …
Interest Meeting for the 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program
Join us to learn about Junior Master Gardeners (grades 3-8) that engages youth in “hands-on” group and individual learning …
May Livestock Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Livestock Newsletter, packed full of information. If you would like to be added to …
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2021 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
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2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
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Plant Growth Regulators
This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.
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Chemical Weed Control
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Insect and Disease Control of Fruits
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Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
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Fertilizer Use
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