Summary of Digging and Harvesting Progress Oct 7-11 Peanut Notes No. 203
Progress on digging and harvesting peanuts through the week of October 7–11, 2019, is found at the link below: County …
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Crop Report October 11 Peanut Notes No. 202
The most recent crop report for peanuts in the V-C region can be found at the following link: V-C Region …
Save the Date: NC Crop Protection School
The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …
Fall Armyworm Infestations Widespread in Southeastern North Carolina
Authors: Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth During the past few days, we have had a major increase of caterpillar defoliation …
Farm Tenancy: Letter Template Available to Timely Terminate Verbal Farm Rental Arrangements
Though empirical data is lacking, it is believed that a majority of farmland acres in North Carolina are rented …
Pod Maturity Based on Planting Date Peanut Notes No. 201 2019
Examples of pod maturity on October 2 at Lewiston-Woodville when peanut (variety Bailey) was planted May 23, June 10, …
Temporary Change in Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Services (Hemp)
Due to high volumes and a lack of diagnostic personnel to handle hemp samples, the NC State University Plant …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Southern US Trade Association With NCDA&CS Looking for Exhibitors for Premier CBD Trade Show
Register now for the world’s premier CBD Trade Show! The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) with the North Carolina …
Peanut-Based Cropping Systems Research Jordan Summary Peanut Notes No. 200 2019
The following handout was discussed at the recent North Carolina Peanut Field Day held at the Peanut Belt Research …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Non-Bt Hybrid Yield Trial Results and Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn as Resistance Insurance
All growers who plant Bt corn in North Carolina are required by law to plant non-Bt corn (refuge). Details …
V-C Region Crop Report Peanut Notes No. 199 2019
The most recent crop report for the region is posted below: V-C Region Crop Report Sept. …
Dieback Symptoms in Industrial Hemp
Dieback Symptoms in Hemp Over the last month, dieback symptoms have been widely observed in hemp stands. These symptoms are …
Information From Maria Balota PVQE Tour Peanut Notes No. 198 2019
The following topics were covered by Dr. Balota at the PVQE Plot Tour in Martin County. Martin_Handout_PVQE 2019 Walton Variety …
N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission to Host Public Meeting Sept. 24 in Raleigh
*IMPORTANT: This is an in person meeting only. There will NOT be an option to call in to this …
Information From Jeff Dunne Peanut Breeding and Genetics Peanut Notes No. 197 2019
Dr. Jeff Dunne, peanut breeder at NC State University, provided the following information at the recent PVQE Tour in …
V-C Crop Report September 12 Peanut Notes No. 196 2019
Attached is the most recent crop report for the region. V-C Region Crop Report-September …
When to Treat Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans
Kudzu bugs have been a no-show since 2013, but are widespread at low levels this year. A lot of …
Brandenburg and Shew Recognized for Contributions Peanut Notes No. 195 2019
Barbara and Rick were recognized by the North Carolina Peanut Growers Association at a recent field day for their …
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