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Auxin Herbicides – Best Management Practices

AnnouncementOn February 6, the EPA announced a two-year registration for over-the-top dicamba products, including Engenia, Tavium, and Stryax. In response, NC State Extension will continue to offer…

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Area Winter Grains Conference

Area Winter Grains Conference You are invited to the Area Winter Grains Conference on January 29th from 4-6 pm. There will be a sponsored meal provided and pesticide credits available. Vendors will…

Yadkinville Soybean School presented by NC Soybean Producers Association

January 15 - Yadkinville Soybean School

2025 Advanced Soybean SchoolWe invite you to the 2025 Advanced Soybean School hosted by NC State Extension, NC Soybean Producers Association, and Farm Credit.The purpose of this school is to provide…

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Submit Soil Samples before the end of November and Avoid Fees

From April 1 to the end of November, you can submit your soil samples to the state soil laboratory and avoid paying the $4 fee currently charged during the peak season of December 1 to March 31. This…

Soil sample information form with brown sample envelope labeled "A" placed on top.

Soil Sample Information

Soil Test Kits If you need to test soil samples from your yard or garden, please stop by the extension office to get a soil sample packet. The packets are in a dropbox next to the front door. The…

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Davie Alpaca and Sheep Farmer Profile

In this Davie County farmer profile video, meet Helene Dooley, owner and operator of Skybrooke Farm in Mocksville, North Carolina. Skybrooke Farm raises Romney sheep and alpaca. Helene explains how…

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Curling Tomato Leaves? Here's What to Know!

Tomatoes are probably the most popular vegetable crop to grow. People probably ask more questions about tomatoes than about any other vegetable crop. Most years, the most common question about…

Summer squash

Dealing With Squash Bugs?

Many of us love growing squash in the summer. But it can be frustrating to deal with weather, pests, and diseases. We will focus on squash pests in this article. Common Squash PestsSquash Vine…