National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week - January 2024
January is National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week is January 22-26, 2024. As a part of this educational campaign, EPA and …
November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it serves as a crucial reminder that radon is the primary cause …
Grower Input on Research Needed
The tree fruit entomology group in the eastern US is beginning collaborative work to develop new and updated strategies …
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 7, 2023
With apple harvest fully underway, this will be the last insect update of 2023. During the past 7 to 8 …
2023 National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness month and the theme for 2023 is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”. The campaign …
Pasture Weed Control - Cool Season Broadleaf Weeds
Remember the persistent weeds you see in the spring time in your pastures and hayfields? Especially the pesky little …
National Trail Mix Day
August 31 is National Trail Mix Day – and with all the wonderful walking and hiking routes around Henderson …
More Herbs, Less Salt
This week, we celebrated More Herbs, Less Salt Day and what a wonderfully delicious day to celebrate! Consuming excess …
Let's Try Waffles for Breakfast!
There is such a delicious addition that you can make to your breakfast: the humble waffle. And with waffle …
Fall Planting Fescue Seed
Time To Seed Fescue Lawns Fall is the best time for reseeding existing lawns or seeding new cool-season lawns. In …
Pest Alert - Weeds in Ponds
Weeds and algae in ponds are occurring more frequently in western North Carolina. There are several reasons for this …
4-H Congress 2023!
NC 4-H Congress – 2023 Following State presentation finals on Saturday, July 22, youth who are 13-18 years who have …