Sudden Death Syndrome Observed in North Carolina Soybeans
Soybeans submitted through the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic have been confirmed to have the causal agent of Sudden …
Agriculture & Food
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APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is issuing a final rule outlining the …
Hop Harvest at Bee Hoppy Farms
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks out at Bee Hoppy Farms…the annual hop harvest! Grower Tiffany Cooper is finishing …
Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Nursery Field Day!
The Nursery Field Day features the latest ornamental plant production research from around the region. This year’s program includes …
Register Now for Fall Pollinator Workshops & Garden Tours
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer three fall pollinator conservation workshops and garden tours as part …
Reducing Weaning Stress
Weaning is a very a stressful time for calves. Reducing weaning stress in calves can increase their daily gain. …
New Extension Faculty: Prafulla Regmi
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Prafulla Regmi to the faculty on June 1. We asked Regmi a …
2018 Drexel Community Fair
As we approach deep summer, the Drexel Community Fair is looming on the horizon. It’s time for gardeners of …
Coyote Management Workshop
Thursday, August 23, 2018 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Burke County Agricultural Building 130 Ammons Drive Morganton, NC 28655 The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along …
Is It Ripe?
Do you agonize over the bin of watermelons at the store as you try to choose a good, ripe …
Burke County Farmers Markets
Burke County Farmers Market Schedule for 2018 Morganton Farmers Market 300 Beach Street Morganton, NC Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon April 28 – October …
Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis is a very painful and serious disease that can cause lameness in horses. The laminae is the support …
Summer Food Preservation Workshops 2018
Here is the schedule of classes being offered now through August. See below for a printable schedule and registration …
Vaccinating Cattle
With spring starting to fight off winter, and pastures beginning to green, cattle producers are beaming with optimism. One …
Food Preservation Workshops - May 2018
May 15, 2018 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Burke County Agricultural Building Canning Jams & Jellies This class will focus on …
Census of Agriculture
America’s farmers and ranchers have the opportunity to strongly represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part …
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How to Sell Produce to Distributors
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Soybean Cyst Nematode
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7/23/18 — Soybean Disease Information
Glomerella Leaf Spot and Fruit Rot
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7/21/18 — Apple Pathology Factsheets
Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
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7/19/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
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Fire Blight
This apple pathology factsheet describes fire blight in apple, including identification and disease management.
7/19/18 — Apple Pathology Factsheets
Flyspeck and Sooty Blotch
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7/19/18 — Apple Pathology Factsheets