Basil Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
We received a confirmed report of basil downy mildew in North Carolina. Growers are advised to actively scout for …
Agriculture & Food
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Photos from the 11th Annual Pollinator Day
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association teamed up to hold their 11th Annual …
NCSU Strawberry Breeding Program on NCSU Homegrown
Spring is for NC …
Cucumber Anthracnose Reported in North Carolina
Leaves infected with cucurbit anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare, were submitted to the NCSU Vegetable Pathology Lab and confirmed …
Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis is a very painful and serious disease that can cause lameness in horses. The laminae is the support …
Register Now for July Pollinator Workshop & Garden Tour
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a summer pollinator conservation workshop and garden tour …
Summer Food Preservation Workshops 2018
Summer Food Preservation Workshops will start on June 7th with Pressure Canning Green Beans. Here is the complete schedule of …
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 am at the Burke County Agricultural Building Canning Jams & Jellies This class will focus on …
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