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Damon Pollard Named County Extension Director for Burke Center

Published - June 26, 2026 Read
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How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe Every Time

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
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Oats as Emergency Forage

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May Heifer
Stocking Rate

Published - July 28, 2026

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Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in August

Published - July 28, 2026

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Back-to-School Supply Drives and Community Resources For August

Published - July 28, 2026

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Preserve Plan and Prosper: Protecting Farm and Forest Resources in North Carolina

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Growing Community Through the Donation Station

Published - June 26, 2026

Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in July

Published - June 26, 2026

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Lace Bugs in Azaleas

Published - June 26, 2026

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Dealing with Pinkeye

Published - June 26, 2026

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News From NC State Extension

Figure 1. Frogeye leaf spot on soybean.
Soybean Foliar Disease Pressure and Fungicide Considerations

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 13

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans
4-H Photo Contest Winner
NC 4-H Photo Contest - Due Tomorrow

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Prestage Department of Poultry Science
BQA Training Agenda
Beef Quality Assurance Training - Gaston County Center

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Beef
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.11.26]

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Homegrown: Videos in the Garden

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Gardening
Histogram grid displaying seed trait diversity across a population. Charts show frequency distributions of various traits like area and length in distinct colors.
Center Update: Elucidating the Underlying Genetics of Increased Seedling Emergence in Zoysiagrass

Published - August 12, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Stink bug sticky card trap in apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 12, 2026

Published - August 12, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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