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Cover photo for Buttercup Control in Pastures

Buttercup Control in Pastures

Have you seen your pastures filled with pretty little yellow flowers in early spring of recent years? While there …

Cover photo for Unboxing Meal Delivery Kits

Unboxing Meal Delivery Kits

Most home delivery meal kits kits arrive neatly packed in insulated boxes containing various types of refrigeration aids. But …

NC Christmas tree farm

Christmas Tree Supply 2021

According to an article from NC State University College of Agriculture and Consumer Science news services, “North Carolina’s Christmas tree …

Soil and Water

8th Grade Agriculture Tours 2021

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County collaborated with local farms and higher education to provide field trips for public …

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It’s Time for Garlic!

Article written by Erik Jul, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Henderson County Garlic (Allium sativum) is a tasty and healthful addition to …

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Saving Gourd and Pumpkin Seeds!

Gourds and pumpkins used for fall décor contain seeds that can be collected and planted in your garden next …

seed saving

Seed Saving

One of the enjoyable and important activities I do each year at this time is collecting seeds. There are …

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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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Spider Mites in Soybean

This factsheet describes identifying and controlling spider mites in soybeans in North Carolina.

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Agricultural Subsurface Drainage Cost in North Carolina

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Japanese Beetles in North Carolina Grapes

This factsheet describes the biology and management of the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), a minor …

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Green June Bug in North Carolina Grapes

This factsheet describes the biology and management of the green June bug (Cotinus nitida), an …

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Biology & Behavior of Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA)

The factsheet covers the basics of Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) biology and behavior. It …

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Synthetic Auxins

This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.

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This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …

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