Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Soil, Water & Air

en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲
Cover photo for 2025 Pesticide Licensing Examination

2025 Pesticide Licensing Examination

2025 Pesticide Licensing Examination I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to provide important information for anyone needing …

Cover photo for Intro to Pruning Workshop - Feb 13th

Intro to Pruning Workshop - Feb 13th

Date and time Thursday, February 13 · 1 – 2:30 p.m. EST Location Scotland County Extension Center 231 East Cronly Street Laurinburg, NC …

Cover photo for Bundle Up Buttercup!

Bundle Up Buttercup!

Let’s talk about 5 steps you can take now to prepare your garden for winter. Plan ahead so you’re …

Cover photo for Wild About Flowers

Wild About Flowers

With the arrival of fall weather, it may seem like it’s too late for planting anything that blooms, BUT, …

Cover photo for Vampires Beware...

Vampires Beware...

Let’s plant some garlic! If you have never grown your own garlic before, it can be a really fun and …

Cover photo for Growing Lavender for Beginners

Growing Lavender for Beginners

Happening This Month: Growing Lavender for Beginners! Are you ready to add a touch of tranquility to your garden? Join …

Cover photo for Looking Forward to Frost

Looking Forward to Frost

Gardening is a lot about hope, timing, and a little about gambling. We bring home a plant from the …

Cover photo for Weird & Wonderful Series...Hornworms

Weird & Wonderful Series...Hornworms

Weird & Wonderful Series…Hornworms Did you know that many insects will glow under UV lights?! Hornworms are a great group to …

Cover photo for Midsummer Vegetable Garden Checklist

Midsummer Vegetable Garden Checklist

Midsummer Vegetable Garden Checklist We know it’s hot outside, but consider this your midsummer inspirational pep-talk to get out in …

Cover photo for Scotland County Seed Library Grand Opening

Scotland County Seed Library Grand Opening

Scotland County Seed Library GRAND OPENING! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Scotland County Center is teaming up with Scotland County Memorial Library to bring you our first …

Cover photo for All About Birds

All About Birds

We’ve been busy little bees…I mean BIRDS! Last weekend Horticulture Agent Ashley Grubb and Extension Volunteer Samantha Baker held their …

Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air

Map of NC counties and four regions delineated in color. Numbers of samples by region: 48 in tidewater, 228 in coastal plain, 110 in piedmont, and 14 in mountains.

Overview of the Soil Fertility Status of Representative Row Crop Fields in North Carolina

This publication discusses the results of a study that evaluated the soil fertility status of …

2 days ago
Photos: (l) Concrete outfall pipe built into wall is covered by water about ⅓ of the way up. (r) Man looks at outfall pipe draining water beside a short pier connected to a house.

Devices for Retrofitting Stormwater Management Systems to Reduce Tidal Flood Impacts

This publication provides information about tidal flooding and reviews devices communities can use to modify …

2 days ago
Bodie Island Lighthouse at sunset with a boardwalk leading to it in the foreground.

Let’s Talk About Risk: A Guide to Identifying, Assessing, Managing, and Communicating Risk

This publication outlines and describes core concepts of risk that are used in various environmental, …

2 days ago

Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Production in North Carolina

A good source of water is a necessity for producing quality vegetables. During periods of …

3 days ago
Midge resting on leaf

Biology and Control of Non-Biting Aquatic Midges

This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying aquatic midges and how to control them.

Blue tarp covers pile, weighted down with cinderblocks

Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation

Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …

1 week ago

Selecting Sites for Fraser Fir Production

This publication covers a full range of site factors that can help growers avoid Phytophthroa …

2 weeks agoChristmas Tree Notes
Living clover ground cover shown between two rows of Fraser fir Christmas trees with vigorous new growth on trees

Christmas Tree Production Best Management Practices to Protect Water Quality and the Environment

This publication identifies best management practices (BMP's) that protect water quality and the environment on …

2 weeks agoFarm*A*Syst