Add Hurricane Michael & Mosquitoes to Your Weekend "To-Do" List
We are obviously not out of Hurricane or mosquito seasons quite yet (that’s a few weeks away). Hurricane Michael …
‘Explosively Breeding’ Frogs Are Literally Dropping From Above in NC, Experts Say
Mark Price | Charlotte Observer | 10/8/2018 A population explosion of tens of thousands of frogs and toads has emerged …
Hay Alert Website
The Hay Alert website is available to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence secure winter hay supplies. Dr. …
Alternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control
In a recent post on the NC State Extension Weed Management Portal, Dr. Joe Neal, NC State Extension Specialist and Weed …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Time: Oct 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m. EST Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have …
New Design for USDA Soil Tools Webpage
USDA | 10/7/2018 WASHINGTON — USDA has re-designed its Soil Tools webpage, to now serve as a one-stop source for new, leading-edge tools …
Internal Quarantine of Guava Knot Nematode for NC
Phil Wilson | NCDA&CS | 10/7/2018 RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has established an interior quarantine …
Handling and Cleaning Up Damaged Pesticide Containers at Home
Michael Waldvogel & Sarah Kirby | NC State University | 9/16/2018 Pesticides should always be stored off of the ground …
Postemergence Grass Control in Landscapes and Nurseries
Joe Neal | NC State University | 9/21/2018 Annual and perennial grasses can be selectively controlled in most broadleaf crops …
New Sweet Potato Publications
Lina Quesada-Ocampo & Madison Stahr | Entomology & Plant Pathology There are two new sweet potato factsheets available discussing the identification …
Aphids Use Sight to Avoid Deadly Bacteria, Could Lead to Pest Control
Krishna Ramanujan | Cornell University | 9/27/2018 Pea aphids – a serious agricultural pest – have the ability to see …
North Carolina 4-Her's: Mapping a Way to a Better World
4-H programs across North Carolina have implemented GIS programs—supported by grants from Esri—that have enhanced members’ understanding of science …
North Carolina Produces 60% of the Country’s Sweet Potatoes; the Crop Is in Trouble
Dan Nosowitz | Modern Farmer | 9/26/2018 North Carolina produces about 60 percent of the country’s total sweet potato crop, …
Moonlight in the Garden Event at JC Raulston Arboretum
RALEIGH, N.C.–For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden will illuminate and showcase NC …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in October
PITTSBORO, N.C.–The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
NC State to Offer Free Occupational Safety Training for Key Recovery Service Providers
The information below has been provided by Wendy Laing, Director, Professional Learning and Instructional Design, Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center, …
Should I Kill Spiders in My Home? an NC State Entomologist Explains Why Not To
Matt Bertone | NC State University | 5/16/2018 I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me …
North Carolina Mosquito Outbreak
Dalvin Brown | USA Today | 9/28/2018 Cassie Vadovsky returned home after picking up her 4-year-old daughter from school Tuesday …
Coal Ash After Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has caused significant impacts across North Carolina. As the flood waters begin to recede, breaches and flooding …
Film Shorts and Screening Toolkit to Facilitate Local Food Discussions
Sourcing 10% of our food locally can be a challenge, especially for larger institutions. How do we do it? …