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Fire Ants: Wanted Dead Not Alive

Fire Ant Resources & Control Methods The red imported fire ant, commonly referred to as “fire ants”, is an invasive …

2023 Report to the People

Through the delivery of programs and research-based information, we serve in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, …

Cover photo for Our Ag Future Photo Contest

Our Ag Future Photo Contest

Our Ag Future, a NC Chamber of Commerce initiative aimed at preserving North Carolina’s agricultural heritage and empowering farmers, …

Topdressing Time

By Angela R. Post, Small Grains Extension Specialist It is wheat topdressing time in North Carolina! I have been out …

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

Jonas Asbill, Richard Goforth, Lauren Greene, and Margaret Ross NC State Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agents Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI …

Camden Crop News: December 2023

Winter Agriculture Meetings Please download the 2024 Camden Extension Winter Agriculture Meetings schedule. Please find pre-registration links for a number …

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Camden Crop News: November 2023

2023 Corn Variety Trial Results Results from the 2023 Northeast Ag Expo corn variety trials are attached to this newsletter. …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

This publication provides information to growers about soybean production in North Carolina. It discusses economic …

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Illustration of blackberry plants on a trellis before dormant pruning with full growth and after dormant pruning with growth removed.

Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide

This publication provides guidance for pruning blackberry, including a pruning calendar and step-by-step instructions for …

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Depiction of aboveground growth and root depth in the top 24 inches of soil, from early to later stages, left to right: VE-V1, V2-Vn, R1-R2, R3-R6, and R7-R8.

Water Management in North Carolina Soybean Production

This publication discusses the factors involved in managing water requirements for soybeans. It addresses growth …

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Chapter 3. Choice of Varieties

North Carolina has one of the most varied climates of any eastern state, and a …

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Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices

This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …

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Chapter 2. Cost and Investment Analysis of Chardonnay (Vitis Vinifera) Winegrapes in North Carolina

Growing Chardonnay grapes, the number one vinifera variety grown in North Carolina, can be a …

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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden

Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …

Bean Sprouts and Other Vegetable Seed Sprouts

Sprouts from mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) have been used for food since ancient times. These …