Are Changes Coming for Atrazine and Simazine?
Background Atrazine and simazine are triazine herbicides registered for pre- and post-emergent control of numerous broadleaf and grassy weeds in …
Specialty Crops
Replicated Breeding Trial Data Now Online
The NC State University Strawberry Breeding program has put all the yield data that has been collected since …
Weather Advisory Cold Spill: Sit Out in the East, Protect in the West
Dear strawberry community, Tomorrow morning and on Thursday morning to some extent, temperatures will be in many places in the …
Weather Advisory: Temperatures in Teens Are Expected in Parts of the Southeast
Dear Strawberry Community, A cold front is expected to make its’ way into the Southeast today and tomorrow. Especially the …
New Grower Workshop on Nov. 6, Raleigh NC
Please joins us for the New Strawberry Grower Workshop What: “Back to the Basics! A refresher on the basics of …
Sep 3: Grape Hurricane Preparedness and Resources
Dear Grape and Wine Community, Hurricane Dorian is currently not moving and still stalled over the Bahamas. It is expected …
Sep 3 Strawberry Update: Hurricane Dorian Preparedness and Resources
Dear Strawberry Community, Hurricane Dorian is currently not moving and still stalled over the Bahamas. It is expected to stay …
Presentations: Strawberry Pre-Plant Nash Co. Aug 29 2019
Dear Strawberry Community, Thanks for participating at the strawberry pre-plant meeting in Nash County on August 29, 2019. Please find …
Presentations: Muscadine Extension Meeting Aug 28 2019
Dear Muscadine Community, Thank you very much for participating in our meeting yesterday. I also want to thank Cypress Bend …
Presentations: Pre-Plant Meeting Henderson Co. Aug 26 2019
Dear Western Strawberry Community, Thanks for attending at the Western Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting in Hendersonville, Aug 26, 2019. Please find here …
Presentations: Pre-Plant Meeting Johnson Co. Aug 22 2019
Dear Strawberry Community, Thank you again for participating at the Strawberry pre-plant meeting at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center …
Farmland Values: North Carolina Ticks Up (Mostly) From 2018
The recent National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) posted the results of its early June survey on various categories of …
Strawberry YouTube Channel
Dear Strawberry Community, Please follow our new YouTube Channel on Strawberry Production. We frequently produce and upload short education videos …
Viticulture Management Poster!
Please download our Viticulture Management Poster. This phenology-based viticulture management poster provides a reference for sound viticultural, disease, and insect …
Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day Held August 14
The annual NC State Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day was held August 14 in Raleigh. The annual Turfgrass Field Day …
Save the Date: Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting in Hendersonville, Aug 27
Western NC Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting August 27, 2019 Registration: free Sponsored by the USDA and ASAP. 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: North River Farms 3333 N …
Exobasidium Leaf and Fruit Spot
Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot has been reported from numerous locations in NC this year. The disease, caused by …
AWIS 10-Day Weather Forecast
Some growers were concerned about colder temperatures over those days. Please monitor the temperatures in your field. Most of …
Connect and Trade With the New Grape and Wine Forum
The brand-new Grape and Wine Forum (Grape and Wine Forum) is a direct outcome of 2018 discussions with grower …
Viticulture Workshop at Surry Community College, April 17
Pesticide Credits Available Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Surry Community College, SBVE Building 630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC Pre-Registration Required …
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