On-Farm Fiber Quality Results for 2018 (Collins & Edmisten)
Fiber Quality results for the 2018 NC On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program are now in. In addition to yield, …
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A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Yield Results are In for the 2018 On-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program (Collins & Edmisten)
Although 2018 brought its share of challenges, it was a decent year for cotton in some areas, while catastrophic …
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 …
2018 Cumberland County Fair Youth Livestock Shows Registration
For those of you who are interested in participating in the 2018 Cumberland County Fair, entry forms are now …
2018 Evening Extension Gardener Course
Class is for those interested in gardening. You can be a beginning gardener or a more advanced gardener and would …
Why Are Tomato Seeds Sprouting Inside of My Tomato?
Have you ever sliced into a beautiful red tomato to find the seeds sprouting? When the seeds sprout, they …
2018 Fall Vegetable Gardening Class
Interested in growing a fall vegetable garden? Come join us as we explore how to prepare the soil, what …
Grow Beautiful Iris
Iris are an easy to grow beautiful perennial. Join us to learn how and where to plant, soil and …
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14. Small Fruits
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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
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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.
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