Fall Webworms
Fall webworms, one of our native insect pests, are a perennial nuisance and in some cases a destructive pest. …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in August!
The month of August presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Orangestripped Oakworms Hatching
Orange striped oakworms started hatching in Raleigh this week. They have one generation per year. Adults emerge in mid …
Summer Brings Spider Mites
Most tree species are fed upon by spider mites and many even have their own species. These include maple …
Mosquito Populations Likely to Increase
Last week, NCDHHS announced the first death in 2018 due to West Nile virus (WNV). (see https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/dhhs-reports-state%E2%80%99s-first-death-year-related-west-nile-virus). Although details were …
Cost-Share for Water Analysis Available
Growers that are required to monitor irrigation or water for processing are eligible for the NCDA & CS Water …
Fruit Pruning Workshop
Fruit Pruning …
Free Pesticide Collection and Disposal Day in Pamlico
Free Pesticide Collection and Disposal Day Date: March 13, 2018Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Pamlico County History Museum 10642 NC Hwy. …
Bear Island Camping Trip!
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN CAMPING? We are excited to be offering a three-day, two-night camping trip for our youth ages 11-14! This great camping experience at Bear …
CERCLA Update
As of February 1, 2018, the DC District court has granted the EPA’s request for a stay until May 1, …
Winter Damage to Palms, 2018
According to AccuWeather, low temperatures in New Bern were in the teens or single digits for seven out of …
NC Pecan Growers Annual Meeting
The North Carolina Pecan Growers will hold their annual meeting at the Duplin County Extension Center in Kenansville on Saturday, …
Auxin Stewardship Training
Individuals wishing to use Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax on auxin tolerant crops should be aware that recent federal pesticide labels now classify these …
2018 NC State Turfgrass Short Course Feb 19-23
2018 NC State Turfgrass Short …
Floating Row Covers for Winter Protection
In periods of exceptionally cold temperatures, as we’re experiencing this first week of January 2018, it’s important to have …
Dwarf Iris
Dwarf iris or dwarf violet iris (Iris verna) is a bit of an outlier among our more familiar iris …
Gallberry
Gallberry or inkberry (Ilex glabra) is somewhat familiar to homeowners and landscapers as a holly shrub with soft, non-spiny …
What a Mess!
This crapemyrtle has three different pest issues happening at the same time. Should a plant in this condition be …
4-H Sewing After School Camp
Call 252-633-1477 to …
EPA Releases Guidance on Reporting Air Emissions of Hazardous Substances from Animal Waste at Farms
EPA Releases Guidance on Reporting Air Emissions of Hazardous Substances from Animal Waste at Farms 10/26/2017 Contact Information: (press@epa.gov) (WASHINGTON) — Today, EPA …