Splitting Up Your Fertilizer Application Can Save You Money
With the rising cost of fertilizer and other chemicals used in pastures, fields, lawns and other outdoor spaces you …
Jared Butler
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Field Crops, Livestock Lee County Centerjsbutle3@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Mailing Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Job Description Working to get research-based information to growers in Lee County. I assist row crop producers and livestock producers in finding solutions to issues that are in the field. I also educate Lee County residents on pond weed management as well as pesticide education.
Recent Posts by Jared Butler
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 …
Becoming a Pesticide Applicator in NC
To receive payment for spraying pesticides on someone else’s property or to apply restricted use pesticides on your own …
Field Crops Weather Update
As we go through May it is time to think about timely rain events and productive growing temperatures. The …
Fire Ant Control in Pasture
Red Imported Fire Ants are a nuisance in gardens, lawns and pastures. Fire ants are native to Brazil and …
Precipitation in Review - Lee County
Rain events in 2024 were scattered but totals came in just above our historic average. In Raleigh at Lake …