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Winter Safety on the Farm

On the farm, safety is a 24/7/365 job. When working with heavy machinery or large animals, even a small …

NC Christmas Trees

North Carolina Christmas trees are known around the world as trees from North Carolina are sent to multiple countries …

Weeds Under Water

What do you consider a weed? Often our first thought goes to the dandelion in the lawn, grasses in …

Raising Backyard Poultry

Backyard poultry has become a popular hobby across our area in recent years. For some, one or two chickens …

Grass Carps Impact on Your Pond

Triploid grass carp can be a beneficial tool when attempting to control persistent pond weeds. Depending on the type …

Farm, Land & Legacy Planning

The most recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census shows that the average age of farmers continues to …

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    Disease Control

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    Plant Growth Regulators

    This publication explains plant growth regulators for a variety of crops.

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    Chemical Weed Control

    This publication covers chemical weed control and weed response to a variety of crops.

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    Insect and Disease Control of Fruits

    This publication covers insect and disease control in apples, blueberries, caneberries, grapes, peaches, pecans and …

    18 hours ago

    Insect Control

    This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.

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    Fertilizer Use

    This publication offers fertilizer suggestions for a variety of crops, including field, pasture and hay …

    18 hours ago

    2026 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

    This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

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    Kale

    This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

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