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Drought Resources from Extension

Published - April 22, 2026 Read
The beginner mounted shooting clinic has two available dates, you will choose May 23rd or May 24, 2026. The clinic will be in Kenansville, NC, from 9 am to 1 pm each day. To Register, contact Jennifer Lenfestey (910-231-7663) or jenncfequine@gmail.com.

Beginner Mounted Shooting Clinic

Published - April 13, 2026 Read
Alfalfa Production in North Carolina Workshop, May 6, 2026 11:30 am to 5:00 pm

Alfalfa Production in NC

Published - April 2, 2026 Read

News From Duplin County Center

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Mental Health Awareness

Published - April 28, 2026

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Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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Food Spotlight: Swiss Chard

Published - April 6, 2026

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The Facts on Fiber

Published - April 6, 2026

Mental Health Awareness, focus books were given to Duplin County Schools
4-H Prevention provides Books for May's Mental Health Month

Published - April 6, 2026

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Published - April 2, 2026

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Starting Sourdough: Breadmaking Class

Published - April 1, 2026

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Pender County Plant Sale

Published - March 30, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Duplin County Cattlemen’s Association Meeting Thursday | May 07 | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM ED EMORY AUDITORIUM, 165 Agriculture Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349, USA
Duplin County Beekeeper Meeting Thursday | May 14 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM ED EMORY AUDITORIUM, 165 Agriculture Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349, USA
Friends of Horticulture meeting Thursday | May 21 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM 165 Agriculture Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349, USA
Mediterranean Diet 101: Nutrition Education Workshop Thursday | May 28 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Duplin County Center, 165 Agriculture Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349, USA
Starting Sourdough: Breadmaking Class Saturday | May 30 | 10:00 AM — 12:30 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension - Duplin County Center, 165 Agriculture Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Cotton Planting conditions May 2, 2026

Published - May 2, 2026

From: Cotton
Rows of green tobacco plants in neat field rows with bare soil pathways
Section 18 Emergency Exemption Approved for Excalia in 2026 Tobacco

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Peanut field near Lewiston in fall.
NC Peanut Crop Update 1 Peanut Notes No. 61 2026

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Peanut
Seedling emergence
Valor Injury Peanut Notes No. 60 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
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Seedling Emergence Peanut Notes No. 59 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanut seedling emerged on April 29 when planted April 16
Peanuts and Thrips Peanut Notes No. 58 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Seedbeds prepared near Oak City NC
Beds with Loose Soil and Inoculant Peanut Notes No. 57 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden
Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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NCSU Strawberry Field Day on May 6 at Castle Hayne

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Close-up of a green tobacco leaf showing two circular brown lesions with distinct concentric rings and yellow halos; one lesion has a cracked center, characteristic of target spot symptoms.
2025 Fungicide Treatments for Target Spot in NC Flue-Cured Tobacco

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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