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
Fruits and Vegetables that are in season during the month of June.

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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Franklin County Five-County Beef Tour Features Grassland Partnership Participants

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Forages
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - June 9, 2026

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance

Published - June 8, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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New Publication: Disease Management in Landscape Turf

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Turf Pathology
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Preserving the Harvest: Grant Sparks Exciting New Food Preservation Initiative in Richmond County

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Voles, Rabbits, Deer and Other Pesky Critters

Published - June 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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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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