You Decide: What Should Be North Carolina’s Economic Agenda?
With 2017 rapidly approaching, it's time to look to the future. The dawn of a new year holds promise …
JC Raulston Arboretum’s New Grand Entrance Open Every Day of the Year
Fun for people of all ages and free to the public, NC State's JC Raulston Arboretum is ready to …
What foliar insecticides are recommended for tobacco in 2017?
The insecticide toolbox in tobacco has changed significantly during the past year. As many growers and extension personnel are …
Learn More about Public Gardens in North Carolina
Explore this interactive “Batch Geo” Map to learn about public gardens near you. NC Public Gardens View a full screen map …
Maturing South Atlantic Hop Industry is Topic for March Conference
When it comes to producing hops the South Atlantic is maturing – so much so that an annual conference …
Save the Date: NC Aquaculture Development Conference
Mark your calendar! The 2017 NC Aquaculture Development Conference will be held on February 10th and 11th, with self-drive …
Section 18 label renewed for Mertect to control black rot postharvest on sweetpotato in North Carolina
The specific exemption section 18 label obtained in 2016 for using Mertect (thiabendazole) for control of black rot (caused …
Economic Perspective: Finally, Faster Wage Growth
For several years during the economic recovery wage rates weren't increasing. However, have they started growing as of late? …
Tobacco Production Guides Online
Production guides for 2017 are now available online! These include the NC Flue Cured Tobacco Information Guide and the multi …
Virginia and NC freeze update on Wed. morning (12/14/16)
VA Growers – please open this pdf file to see how cold your area may be this Friday morning …
Cultivating the future: How can 20 years of GM debate inform UK farm policy?
The Agriculture Biotechnology Council, a UK based biotech industry group, has recently produced a report called “Cultivating the future: …
Economic Perspective: Why Have Interest Rates Jumped?
Interest rates remained low for some time, but have recently seen a jump. What could be the cause behind …
Feedback on the need for row covers (8:45 am, Saturday, 12/10/16)
From Eric Hunter, Easley, SC: Just a quick note. We reached 17 degrees last night and expect to be around …
Thoughts on fall season strawberry crop acclimation for winter cold (12/9/16)
Good afternoon, I was returning home Plant City, Florida, on Wednesday evening this week when I got a text at …
Local Foods Resource Mapping Project: 2016 North Carolina Interim Report
In the Fall of 2015, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) piloted a research project to provide a comprehensive picture …
Holiday Safety
During the holiday season, many of us enjoy adorning our homes with festive decorations. Lights, candles, wrapping paper, and …
NCPGS Offers Sponsorship to Annual Meeting
To honor Roger Galloway, a long time county agent who passed away in November 2016, the North Carolina Peach …
Grant application workshop for NC farmers Dec. 14, 2016
NC AgVentures, a NC Cooperative Extension program provides grants to NC farmers for new and innovative agricultural project ideas …
Videos Focus on Recovery in the Wake of a Flood
Cleaning up after a house floods can be a long, hard process. To help families deal with issues ranging …
Urban Forestry Grants Available
The NC Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program announced today that the NC U&CF Program will …
Black Root Rot on Pericallis
Last week the NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic received three greenhouse samples of Pericallis x hybrida (florist’s cinerea) infected …
Boxwood Blight on Holiday Greenery
The public should be aware of the possibility of introducing boxwood blight into home landscapes not only on infected …
2016 NCSU Open Horse Show Judges' List
The 2016 edition of the NC Open Horse Show Judges’ List is now available. The 126 individuals listed in …
Creating a Defensible Space to Protect Your Home From Wildfire
There are a number of steps that you can take to protect your home from Wildfire. Create a defensible …
2017 NCSU Tobacco Short Course
Applications are now available for the 2017 NCSU Tobacco Short Course. The program will begin on Monday, January 30th …