Lee County Educator & Curriculum Needs Survey
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Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Weeds Under Water
What do you consider a weed? Often our first thought goes to the dandelion in the lawn, grasses in …
Flea Beetle Alert!
Please be aware that flea beetles have been spotted in Lee County. According to Table 9-4 in the 2020 …
The State of Things...in the Tobacco Patch
Well, we have had a very frustrating growing season in Lee County. There is an old saying, if your …
Tobacco Notes July 2020
Our tobacco crop is coming along. Some fields are about 3 weeks out from first priming. Topping and suckering …
Lee County Tobacco Notes
As you all know, we are wet. This wet spell followed a very dry couple of weeks. I have …
Private Applicator v Training
As of now, no V credits or any other pesticide credits can be offered in person due to the …
Sanford Farmers' Market Will Open Saturday, April 25, 2020
NEW HOURS AND LOCATION The Buggy Factory 115 Chatham Street, Sanford, NC 27330 …
How This Pandemic Is Affecting Some of Our Essential Businesses
In these uncertain times surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture and forestry personnel have been deemed essential. Some people ask …
Make Sure You Count
Welcome to 2020! While the new decade has been a tad chaotic with current events, one thing that happens …
Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Resources to assist you during the Coronavirus COVID-19: Website: NC State University COVID-19 Resources Description: The following resources provide best practices for preparing …
Lee County Center Covid-19 Information
Due to precautions related to Covid-19, we are operating with a limited staff in the office during regular business …
Farming, a Hard Way to Make a Living
Sanford has been experiencing a lot of growth lately. New stores and services are popping up fast along Horner …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
Farm City Week Contest Results
Creative expression is important for our emotional & psychological well-being. 4-H offers opportunities to share creative work. This year J. Glenn Edwards and Lee …
Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Pesticide Disposal and Household Hazardous Waste
Sometimes farming is given a bad reputation due to pesticides. We hear statistics about how many pesticides are used, …
Time to Scout Your Pasture
I have received numerous phone calls over the past few weeks about armyworms in hay fields and pastures in …
Hemp 101: A Beginner’s Guide to an Emerging Crop
Industrial hemp has been a hot topic in the news lately and rightly so. I will attempt to address …
Interested in Entering or Continuing a Successful Agricultural Enterprise?
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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Grain Pea Production in North Carolina
This publication discusses the findings of applied research conducted to answer production questions about growing …
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Aerial Web Blight
This soybean disease factsheet covers aerial web blight, a generally minor disease of soybean in …
5 days ago — Soybean Disease Information
Cowpea Chlorotic Mottle Virus of Soybean
This soybean disease information factsheet describes the symptoms and disease cycle of the cowpea chlorotic …
6 days ago — Soybean Disease Information
Tobacco Ringspot Virus of Soybean
Tobacco ringspot virus is a disease of soybean in North Carolina. This factsheet offers information …
6 days ago — Soybean Disease Information
Bacterial Blight of Soybean
This factsheet discusses bacterial blight of soybean in North Carolina.
6 days ago — Soybean Disease Information
Sting Nematode of Soybean
This soybean diseases factsheet discusses sting nematodes, a minor pest of soybean in North Carolina.
6 days ago — Soybean Disease Information
Stubby Root Nematode of Soybean
This factsheet summarizes the symptoms and management of stubby root nematodes in soybean in North …
6 days ago — Soybean Disease Information
Lance Nematode of Soybean
Lance nematode is not a common problem of soybeans, but can cause local damages in …
6 days ago — Soybean Disease Information