Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
The Billy Nance Family 4-H Meat Goat Leadership Institute has been established through an endowment given by Mr. and …
Agriculture & Food
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2019 NC Junior Hereford Association Judging in January
2019 Judging in January When: January 26, 2019 Where: NC State University Beef Educational Unit For more information contact: Brent Jennings Office: 919-515-4467 Email: …
Red Angus Cattle Meeting
Attention Yancey County beef producers, if you are looking to expand or diversify your herd. Join us on November …
2018 NC State Fair & Southeastern Regional Contest Results
Thanks to everyone for participating in another great event! NC State Fair Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest Results Southeastern Regional Livestock …
Opportunities for Collaboration Between NASS and Extension
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was signed in July 2018. …
Round Robin Showmanship Invitational
Bob & Rose Swain 4-H Endowment Round Robin Showmanship Invitational NC State Beef Unit Sunday, October 28, 2018, 1:00 p.m. We have a …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
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14. Small Fruits
This small fruits chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook reviews selection, planting, and maintenance of …
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Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
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North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
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Nitrogen Fertilization of Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Dry Matter Yield and Nutritive Value
This bulletin publishes the results of two experiments—one with switchgrass and one with gamagrass—that address …
6 days ago
Management of Yellow Nutsedge in Sweetpotato
This publication discusses the impacts of yellow nutsedge on sweetpotato crops and includes information on …
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Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato
This factsheet covers the identification and control of septoria leaf spot of tomatoes.
11/15/18 — Vegetable Pathology Factsheets
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
11/14/18 — Local Foods
Synthetic Auxins
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.
11/12/18 — Herbicide Injury Factsheets