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1/2/26- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced important updates. Here’s what you need to know: Extended Batching …
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1/2/26- The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced important updates. Here’s what you need to know: Extended Batching …

Ready to move beyond guessing and start working with nature? The comprehensive Garden Life Series offers expert-led education designed for every home gardener, …

Written by: Molly Gillespie, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, edited by Minda Daughtry, NCCE Area Agent – Horticulture Buzzz, swat, zzzz, …

Can Your Woods Work For You? Find out more at the upcoming Forest Farming Factors Workshop on 14 October 2025 …

As the blueberry summer season ends, most pruning has been conducted, and fall and winter preparations are underway; there …

This week, Prionus adults emerged from the soil near the blueberry plants in Pender and Sampson Counties. This is …

Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …

Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, will now take place at Blue Ridge Community College in …

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Haywood County Center 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC Come learn about grafting, shearing, ground …

When we talk about diseases, we often think about teeny, tiny “no-seeum” critters – living organisms like fungi, bacteria, …

Hurricane Helene is expected to bring significant amounts of rainfall to areas where fresh fruits and vegetables are grown …

This year’s weather patterns have been a real challenge for gardens, flocks and beehives. Some folks had success with …

Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …

Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be …

Fire blight is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control diseases of many fruit trees, including apple and pear, …

Three primary species of bunch grapes are grown in the United States: the European bunch grape (Vitis vinifera), the American …

Adding clover to pastures is perhaps one of the most cost-effective ways to improve a stand of forage. Clover …

Ethno – What? Simply put, ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures (ethno) interact with plants (botany). The …

North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
Prionus beetle infestations have emerged as a critical concern for North Carolina’s blueberry industry, where …

This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …
Soil fumigation remains an essential practice for managing soilborne pathogens, nematodes, and weeds in high-value …
Tomato is a warm-season crop that, when managed using appropriate production practices, can reach first …
This publication focuses on the production and harvest of head lettuce, one of the most …
Producing asparagus crowns for sale or on-farm use is a straightforward and potentially profitable enterprise. …
Onion is a cool-season crop that tolerates moderate freezing temperatures and is well adapted to …