Empty Pesticide Jug Recycling
The first upcoming jug recycling day will be Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 1–3 p.m. Due to the large number …
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Pesticide Collection Day
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with N.C. Cooperative Extension of Davie and Yadkin Counties …
2020 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 23-30, 2020 This seven-day tour will explore the botanical and private gardens of Catalunya, one of …
Wildflowers: Robust, Hardy, Pollinator-Friendly
Dean Fosdick with Associated Press | 4/16/2019 | Via Morning AgClips WASHINGTON — Gardeners trying to lure pollinators to their …
U.S. Cover Crop Acreage Surged 50% in 5 Years
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program | 4/16/2019 | Via MorningAgClips WASHINGTON — The adoption of cover crops as a …
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – 16 April 2019
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is transmitted by thrips from winter weeds that are host to the virus. Symptoms …
Renewal of Section 18 Label for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) in Sweetpotato Postharvest for Black Rot Control in Domestic Markets Has Been Approved
The specific exemption section 18 label obtained in 2016 for using Mertect (thiabendazole) for control of black rot (caused …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 3, Num. 1
April 12, 2019- With a largely successful greenhouse season well underway, From the Field – Agronomy Notes comes back for …
2017 Agricultural Census Data
USDA | 4/11/2019 | Via Morning AgClips The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the results of the 2017 …
FieldWatch Family Welcomes New Addition With CropCheck
James Burnette Jr., NCDA&CS | 4/10/2019 | Via Morning AgClips This year, farmers can add CropCheck, a pilot program offered …
How Important Is Uniform Emergence in Soybeans?
A more comprehensive research summary can be found at this link: NC State Extension Soybean Uniform …
Squaring Off With Plant Bugs and Other Early-Season Cotton Pests
Patrick R. Shepard | 4/8/2019 | Southeast FarmPress You know they’re coming: plant bugs, thrips, and their posses. University entomologists …
Carpenter Bee Activity
Carpenter bee activity is on the increase. The activity near the end of March and early April was mostly …
Emergency Section 18 Approved for Transform to Control Sugarcane Aphid in NC Sorghum During 2019
Prior to the previous 2016 Section 18 registration, the only effective labeled insecticide to manage this aphid was Sivanto. …
Organic Plant Breeding Yields Superior Varieties for Cucurbit Growers
Kiki Hubbard | 3/25/2019 | Organic Seed Alliance via Carolina Farm Stewardship Alliance Farmers looking for disease-resistant cucurbits now have …
Section 18 Crisis Exemption Approved for Sivanto Prime on Sweet Sorghum for Sugarcane Aphid
Sivanto Prime for control of sugarcane aphid on sweet sorghum has been approved for use in North Carolina during …
Native Fungi Combinations Show Promise Against Aflatoxin
ACSESS | 4/3/2019 | Via Morning AgClips MADISON, Wisc. – It’s not fun when a fungus contaminates crops. Safe native …
Manure Application Changes With Winter Crop Can Cut Nitrogen Loss, Boost Profits
Penn State University | 4/2/2019 | Via ScienceDaily Dairy farmers in the Northeast can improve water quality and boost the …
Termites "Spring" Into Action
Since I didn’t have any luck with predicting March Madness, I’ll switch to what for many homeowners might be …
Egg Parasitoid in Africa to Fight Fall Armyworm
CABI | 4/1/2019 | Via ScienceDaily A group of scientists have confirmed the first report of an egg parasitoid Telenomus remus in …