News From Craven County Center

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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

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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

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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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Corn Nitrogen Study: Comparison of Grower Nitrogen Rate To ± 25% Rates

Published - November 8, 2021

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Persimmons in October

Published - October 21, 2021

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Craven County Survey of Water Quality Impacts on Pesticides

Published - October 18, 2021

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Can Solar Energy Production Be Converted to Farmland?

Published - October 12, 2021

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Root Girdling Injury to Tree Trunks

Published - October 5, 2021

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Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators

Published - September 29, 2021

From: Pesticide Safety
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Privacy Screens and Plant Disease

Published - March 19, 2021

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Elaeagnus Pungens: Off to an Early Start

Published - March 17, 2021

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