Carolina Lawn Care
Participants will learn about how to create a personalized fertilization and irrigation plan for managed turf, as well as Best …
Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Pesticide Disposal and Household Hazardous Waste Day in Lee County
Sometimes farming is given a bad reputation due to pesticides. We hear statistics about how many pesticides are used, …
Migrant Housing Internet Connectivity Project
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is happy to announce its partnership with the NC Farmworker Health Program on the …
McSwain Center Policies and Procedures
The McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center is available. Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium Contact us for: Policies and Procedures / Facility …
Out With the Old!
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Treating Individual Containers with Herbicides
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Sureguard (flumioxazin)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Sureguard (flumioxazin).
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Lontrel (clopyralid)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Lontrel (clopyralid).
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Surflan (oryzalin)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Surflan (oryzalin).
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Lace Bugs
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of lace bugs, including the azalea …
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Azalea Leafminer
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of the azalea leafminer.
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Suggested Good Agricultural and Collection Practices for North Carolina Medicinal Herbs
This publication provides introductory information about growing and wild-harvesting medicinal herbs in North Carolina. The …
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Ginseng Production Guide for North Carolina
This publication discusses the best techniques for growing quality ginseng. It includes descriptions and stages …
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