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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 …
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
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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 …
Fall 2020 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
March Livestock Newsletter
Enjoy the latest Scotland County Livestock Newsletter, packed full of upcoming events and information. If you would like to …
2020 Pesticide Information
2020 Pesticide Information Scotland County Pesticide Applicators Private Applicator Safety (V) classes There will be two Private Applicator Safety (V) classes this …
January Livestock Newsletter
January 2020 Livestock Newsletter Enjoy the latest Scotland County Livestock Newsletter, packed full of upcoming events and …
Hummingbird Moths: A Gardeners Dilemma
During the summer late in the day or early evening you can often find what looks like a fuzzy …
Asters: Beautiful Fall Color
Looking for a fall blooming plant? Look no further than Asters. There are several species that will grow well, …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
Gardening in Sandy and Acidic Soils
“Love the place you live” is a great adage when you have the perfect gardening conditions. But, when you …
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Extension Programs at NC State University
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- NC Pesticide Safety Education
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