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The specific exemption section 18 label obtained in 2016 for using Mertect (thiabendazole) for control of black rot (caused …
Carpenter bee activity is on the increase. The activity near the end of March and early April was mostly …
Prior to the previous 2016 Section 18 registration, the only effective labeled insecticide to manage this aphid was Sivanto. …
Sivanto Prime for control of sugarcane aphid on sweet sorghum has been approved for use in North Carolina during …
Since I didn’t have any luck with predicting March Madness, I’ll switch to what for many homeowners might be …
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
Do you have your aquatic pesticide applicator license? Do you have a pond or are you part of a …
NC State Strawberry Variety Trial Field Day May 3, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon Address: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer …
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center conducted an Industrial Hemp Workshop on February 28, 2019, at the Chatham …
This time of year many people notice small dirt mounds in their yards or in parks or ball fields …
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
In this post, we continue to provide results from our annual surveys of county agents about flue-cured tobacco production …
Exirel Insecticide (FMC Corporation) has recently received an expanded federal label which includes use in caneberries against spotted wing …
As weather begins warming up and greenhouse annuals are in production, Botrytis gray mold will also be on the …
Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
This workshop is SOLD OUT with over 280 participants. We are no longer accepting registrations. Interested in learning more about …
The Duplin County Agribusiness Council will hold its annual dinner meeting on Tuesday evening, February 5, 2019, at 6:30 …
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety …
Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …
In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
Strawberries are a welcome addition to any home garden. They are relatively easy to grow, …
This review presents the key steps involved in pruning a mature Carlos vine for maximum …
This factsheet describes early blight of tomato, including identification, transmission and disease management, and control.
A new group of cover crops for winter and summer use include mustards, oilseed radishes …
This publication explores the different types of agritourism activities that are available to farmers and …
Adequate sulfur is necessary for crops, but there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for application in North …
