Dry clay that has cracks in it from severe drought with some weeds growing on it.

Livestock Forage Program Assistance Available for Producers Affected by Drought

McDowell County Center — Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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USDA Block Grant- Deadline Extended

McDowell County Center — Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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What's in Season during June?

Published - June 2, 2026 Read
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4-H Summer Fun

Published - May 29, 2026

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See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Meet Tracey Hall, No Stranger to Extension

Published - May 29, 2026

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Managing Deer in Residential Neighborhoods

Published - May 27, 2026

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Summer Annuals for Our Pastures

Published - May 27, 2026

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Fly Control for Horses

Published - May 27, 2026

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Healthy Summers, Healthy Minds

Published - May 26, 2026

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Drought Brings Challenges

Published - April 23, 2026

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News From NC State Extension

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USDA Drought Assistance Available for Livestock Producers

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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NC Hay Finder Helps Producers Navigate Drought Conditions

Published - June 5, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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2025 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review

Published - June 4, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - June 1, 2026

Published - June 4, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Right Artificial Intelligence (AI) Instructions for the Right Answers to Your Agricultural Questions

Published - June 3, 2026

From: Soil Fertility
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2026 Swine Innovation Forum

Published - June 3, 2026

From: Swine
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Apple Disease Update: Week of May 31, 2026

Published - June 3, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? June

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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Summer 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - June 1, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

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