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Fall Plantings Are Ideal

Fall is a great time for many things. Hiking, biking, birding, and of course yard work and gardening. Fall …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Leafhoppers in Blueberries

Leafhoppers are insects of importance to highbush blueberry growers in North Carolina. Species in the …

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Disease Management and Guidelines for the Honey Bee

It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …

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Bee Gap

Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control

This factsheet provides basic information about prevention and control of Africanized honey bees prior to …

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Chapter 5. Vineyard Establishment

Vineyard establishment involves careful planning, thorough site preparation, vineyard design, planting, and trellis construction. Unlike …

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Chapter 2. Cost and Investment Analysis of Chardonnay (Vitis Vinifera) Winegrapes in North Carolina

Growing Chardonnay grapes, the number one vinifera variety grown in North Carolina, can be a …

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Chapter 1. Introduction

New and current grape growers will find practical information on site appraisal, establishment, and operation …

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The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide

The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 …

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Chapter 6. Pruning and Training

This chapter discusses the principles of grapevine dormant pruning, reviews reasons for vine training, and …

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