News From Craven County Center

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4-H Events Timeline!

Published - May 23, 2023

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Getting Rid of Unwanted House Guest

Published - May 18, 2023

N.C. PSI NC State Extension Agent Network statewide beta-test research to benefit farmers
N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State Launches Extension Agent Network

Published - May 5, 2023

From: NC State Extension
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What Is "Fetterbush"?

Published - April 21, 2023

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Sign-Up for Text Alerts From Craven 4-H!

Published - April 19, 2023

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Correcting Poor Pesticide Water Quality With Diammonium Sulfate (AMS)

Published - April 12, 2023

From: Water Resources
Holly Flowers

Published - April 10, 2023

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4-H Summer Film Festival!

Published - March 30, 2023

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Native Vine for Craven County Landscapes

Published - February 28, 2023

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Learn How to Write Resumes and Give Interviews!

Published - February 10, 2023

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4-H Presentations 2023

Published - February 9, 2023

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Setting Priorities to Begin Farming on a Small Scale?

Published - February 7, 2023

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Fun With Presentations!

Published - February 7, 2023

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Take Your Sewing Skills to a New Level!

Published - February 7, 2023

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For Those Who Love to Litter...

Published - February 3, 2023

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Subscribe to Local Newsletter: Agricultural Updates

Published - February 2, 2023

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When Soilless Media Yields Poor Results

Published - January 25, 2023

Water Tupelo
Where Can I Find Classes for Pesticide Credit?

Published - January 19, 2023

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What Is a Typical Farm in Craven County?

Published - January 17, 2023

Lawn Burweed in January

Published - January 13, 2023

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Correcting Pesticide Source Water Poor Quality

Published - January 5, 2023

From: Water Resources
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Early Soybean Maturity Groups Have Greater Yield Potential

Published - December 15, 2022

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Eliminating Weed With Cultural and Chemical Practices

Published - November 1, 2022

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Root-Knot Nematodes: Trouble Underground

Published - October 21, 2022

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Craven County Extension Provides Weather Data

Published - October 17, 2022

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Cotton Defoliation for All Situations

Published - September 30, 2022

Lateral roots abundant but no significant taproot due to soil restricting hard plan
When Fertilizer Is NOT the Reason for Poor Plant Growth

Published - September 7, 2022

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Craven County's First Junior Master Gardeners!

Published - August 12, 2022

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Why We Can't Practice No-Till Forever

Published - July 25, 2022

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4-Hers Represent Craven at NC State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 19, 2022

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Who Ya Gonna Call? Agricultural Agencies & Services

Published - May 19, 2022

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How to Deal With Corn and Changing Weather Patterns

Published - March 21, 2022

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How Much Can We Reduce Corn Nitrogen Because of Higher Prices or Short Supply?

Published - March 11, 2022

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Chinese Tallow Tree or Popcorn Tree

Published - December 15, 2021

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Yaupon Psyllids

Published - December 13, 2021

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Chinese Privet: December Is a Good Time for Non-Chemical Control

Published - December 7, 2021

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Ligustrum Lucidum - Just Another Invasive Privet

Published - December 3, 2021

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Selecting Appropriate Soybean Varieties

Published - December 3, 2021

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Beginning Farmer Grants for Equipment and Other Resources

Published - November 22, 2021

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Poncirus Trifoliata: Friend or Foe?

Published - November 15, 2021

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