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Nightshade Vegetables

Plant families and taxonomy is an everchanging dynamic science. As we study and learn more about each vegetable, fruit, …

Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program info flyer

Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program

Applications for the Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program are being accepted by NCDA&CS now through May 4, 2025. Any Producer …

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Understanding Lime and Fertilizer

When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly …

Small Fruit Plant Sale flyer

Small Fruit Plant Sale 2025

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center is currently holding its annual Small Fruit Plant Sale, now through March 3rd. …

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Soil Sample Fees Waived in Western NC

Through special state funding, the Agronomic Division of NCDA&CS is waiving all predictive and diagnostic laboratory fees (soil testing, plant tissue …

kale growing in containers

Growing Kale

Kale is a common leafy green that has seen rise in recent media and nutrition needs. Kale is high …

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Stream Bank Repair

As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, landowners may be thinking about taking necessary steps to re-establish effective streamside buffers …

Pumpkin Decorating Contest flyer

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Pumpkins can be carved, painted or decorated (Inappropriate designs will be rejected) Three Age Categories: Adult (19+) Senior (13-18) Junior (5-12) One winner …

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NC Cattle Industry Referendum

NORTH CAROLINA CATTLE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENT REFERENDUM VOTE SET FOR OCTOBER 30, 2024 The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) has announced that …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden

Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …

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Chapter 7. The Postharvest Building

This is chapter 7 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 10. Food Safety and Quality Standards in Postharvest

This is chapter 10 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 11. Food Safety

This is chapter 11 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Postscript — Data Collection and Analysis

This is the postscript to a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Root-Knot Nematode of Tomato

This publication discusses the symptoms and treatment of root-knot nematodes in tomatoes in North Carolina.

2 weeks ago
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Target Spot of Tobacco

Target spot is a potentially devastating leaf spot disease in tobacco in North Carolina. This …

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Chapter 5. Refrigeration Load

This is chapter 5 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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