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Agricultural Land Use Summit

February 6, 2026 from 8:30am - 12:30pmLunch will be providedLandowners, agriculture producers and conservationists are invited to attend a half-day summit to learn about tax planning, Present Use…

North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association Assessment Referendum

The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association Assessment Referendum will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Voting will take place at your local Cooperative Extension…

Fall Plantings Are Ideal

Fall is a great time for many things. Hiking, biking, birding, and of course yard work and gardening. Fall is ideal for planting trees and certain flower bulbs. Timing your fall garden can ensure a…

Controlling Algae in Livestock Water Tanks

Livestock producers who water their animals in water tanks often battle with algae buildup during the summer months. Algae growth is just a nuisance and some algae are toxic. So what can producers…

Nightshade Vegetables

Plant families and taxonomy is an everchanging dynamic science. As we study and learn more about each vegetable, fruit, root, flower and shoot. We discover new factors and elements that cause…

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 who experienced a verifiable loss of agriculture or aquaculture commodities or…

Understanding Lime and Fertilizer

When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly and others take months to occur. These chemical reactions have a major influence…

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. This year we are offering a variety of fruit trees, including apples,…

Burke-McDowell-Caldwell FSA Damage Reporting Information

**Please take lots of pictures of the damages and keep all damage and expense reports separate for each farm.**Fencing Damage:Length of fencing that was damaged or destroyed and what type (barbed…

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Soil Sample Fees Waived in Western NC

Through special state funding, the Agronomic Division of NCDA&CS; is waivingall predictive and diagnostic laboratory fees (soil testing, planttissue analysis, nematode assay, waste & compost…