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Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Training in NC

NC Fresh Produce Safety — Published - November 30, 2021 Read
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July Livestock Newsletter

Published - July 1, 2026 Read
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2026 Hoke County 4-H Summer Fun is open!

Published - June 1, 2026 Read

News From Hoke County Center

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May Livestock Newsletter

Published - May 13, 2026

2025–2026 Pesticide CEU Lunch and Learn Series schedule with dates, topics, and QR codes
Upcoming Pesticide Credit Courses

Published - January 16, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Soldiers to Agriculture NC State Extension Cumberland County purpose and healing through agriculture
Growing Second Careers for Veterans

Published - November 11, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Drought Plants - Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Combating Drought in Your Garden

Published - September 19, 2025

From: Lee County Center
Fairy Ring - Photo by Amanda Bratcher
Mushrooms in Turf: Don’t Be Afraid of the Fairy Rings

Published - August 28, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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Head Scab and Vomitoxin Prevention Starts Now

Published - August 27, 2025

From: Small Grains
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Upcoming Events

Summer Extension Gardener Class - Vegetables Thursday | Aug 20 | 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
4-H Lucky Leaders Club Meeting Monday | Aug 24 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
4-H Homeschool Rockets Club Meeting Tuesday | Aug 25 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM 645 E Palmer St, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
Summer Extension Gardening Class - Fruits & Berries Thursday | Aug 27 | 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM
Hoke County Beekeepers Meeting Thursday | Aug 27 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM 645 E Palmer Street, Raeford, NC 28376, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Bacterial leaf spot on tomato leaves and fruit
Vegetable disease update, August 17, 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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NC 4-H’ers Shine with High Points and Class Wins at the 2026 Southern Regionals

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 Corn Yield Contest Rules and Entry Form are Live

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Corn
Screenshot of table in production guide referring to resistance to pesticides used in peanuts.
Consider Resistance at Each Step when Selecting Products Peanut Notes No. 210 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Peanut
Spots likely caused by a pathogen
Question About Leaf Spot Peanut Notes No. 209 2026

Published - August 15, 2026

From: Peanut
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Figure 1. Frogeye leaf spot on soybean.
Soybean Foliar Disease Pressure and Fungicide Considerations

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
peanut field planted the week of April 27
Certified Planted Acres NC 2026 Peanut Notes No. 208 2026

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Peanut
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 13

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
Partially control Texas millet.
Most Common Weeds in North Carolina Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 207 2026

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Peanut
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