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Extension Topics
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Farm Law for Producers and Landowners
- Hemp
- Horticulture
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Animal Science Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- NCDA & CS Agronomic Services - Soil Testing
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
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Peach Cultivars
The purpose of this bulletin is to summarize the specific characteristics of the cultivars released …
Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance
This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …
Investigating Cover Crop Mulches in North Carolina Cotton Production
This publication discusses the methods and results of a study researching the benefits of cover …
Best Management Practices for Agricultural Nutrients
This factsheet for farmers describes ways to control the harmful effects of excess nutrients while …
![Map of NC with dots at each rainfall station location](https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/media/images%2Ffig.jpg)
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
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2024 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group (SEVEW) is proud to offer you the 25th edition …
2025 Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast
Orchard management guide for apples, with information on insect, disease, weed, and mammal control, plus …
![Map showing North Carolina counties with confirmed brown marmorated stink bug observations](https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/media/images%2FCounty_map_08-01-24.jpeg)
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (North Carolina)
Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.