Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Update Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for H2A Workers
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has increased almost every year in recent cycles going from $11.46 in 2018, to …
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USDA Announces CFAP 2.0 for Agricultural Assistance
The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Friday, September 18, 2020, an additional $14 billion in funding for …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew-Confirmed in WNC (Haywood County) August 14, 2020
Downy Mildew Management Sprays! Henderson County has several acres in cucumbers, squash, zuchinni, and pumpkins, therefore growers are strongly encouraged …
Virtual Tomato Field Day 2020
Welcome to the Virtual Tomato Field Day for 2020, presented by the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center …
The State of North Carolina Agriculture
July 7, 2020 | Dee Shore North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry remains a powerhouse, generating about one-sixth of the state’s income …
Herbicide Damage in the Garden
Several home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying manure, compost, or hay to the …
Welcome Back!
Our office is now open to the public again! To help maintain social distancing, only 3 visitors will be …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from the previous versions The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic …
Small Business Administration Resumes Processing Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Accepting New Applications
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released the following information on Economic Injury Disaster Loan advances. Only farmers, ranchers, …
2020 Commercial Vegetable Production Guides
Helpful Production Guides to Assist Farmers with the 2020 Growing Season! 2020 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook 2020 North Carolina Agricultural …
Paycheck Protection Program Loans Available to Agricultural Producers
Congress recently passed the $2.2 Trillion CARES Act to provide relief for people during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are …
Emergency Mini-Grant Application Now Open for Farmers!
Emergency mini-grant applications now open for farmers! Applications are due on April 26, 2020, at 6 p.m. As the impacts of …
Modified Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Operations
UPDATE: In order to comply with the latest NC State University policy, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will now …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
Extension Offers Master Pomology Class This Spring – Sign Up Now
Of course, we all know Henderson County grows 85% of North Carolina’s apples. We see those delicious fruits hanging …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Holiday Schedule
North Carolina State University, including the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, will be closed the week of December 23–27, …
Upcoming New Grape Grower Meeting
Managing a vineyard can be overwhelming for beginner grape growers and one of the best ways to be successful …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Resuming Regular Services for Hemp
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) is resuming normal services for hemp disease diagnosis. Please …
Temporary Change in Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Services (Hemp)
Due to high volumes and a lack of diagnostic personnel to handle hemp samples, the NC State University Plant …
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