First and Last Frost Dates
Managing frost in the garden Calculate average first & last frost dates NC’s First Frost and Freeze Climatology Follow the links above …
*Updated Time: NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Host Emergency Meeting Nov. 22
Update on 11/19/19: The meeting will now start at 2 p.m. WHO/WHAT: The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold an emergency public …
2019 Tobacco Day
Tobacco Day will be held on Thursday, December 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston …
Eastern Arborvitae in Craven County
We’ve received a lot of e-mails and calls regarding arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) over the past year, and I’ve also …
Animal Waste Management Class
CEC hours at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Craven County office, 11 a.m. (300 Industrial Dr New Bern). Opportunity …
Fecal Egg Count
We will be hosting a Fecal Egg Count Workshop Wednesday, November 27, 2019, from 3–6 p.m. at the N.C. …
Master Gardener Volunteers Recognized for Community Work
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers from across North Carolina were honored yesterday for their efforts to address local issues through horticultural …
Amazing Pocosin Plants
The pocosins and adjacent pine savannahs of Craven and Carteret Counties never seem to run out of unique and beautiful …
Master Gardener Volunteers Donating Handbooks to Public Libraries
Generous Master Gardener volunteers across the state are donating copies of the NC Extension Gardener Handbook to local public …
Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting Focuses on Wild Mushrooms
The Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) is a collaboration of local, state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, universities, …
Webinar: Insect Biology and Management in Blueberries
We recently participated in a Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium supported project led by Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas, …
Loblolly Pine or Shortleaf Pine?
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) may sometimes be confused with shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata), but a comparison of foliage and …
State 4-H Council Fall Newsletter
2019 State 4-H Council Theme: Define YOUR Vision The 2019-2020 North Carolina State 4-H Theme is Define Your Vision. A dream …
NC Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting – November 12
The next meeting of the NC Industrial Hemp Commission will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. via …
Clean Hands Keep You Healthy!
One of the best ways to stay healthy is to wash your hands. Especially when the weather is getting …
Pastured Poultry Workshop
Pastured Poultry Workshop December 2, 2019, from 6–8 p.m. Jones County Civic Center Registration …
2019 Corn Official Variety Test Results
The 2019 Corn Official Variety Test results are now available for those that wish to review or compare varietal …
Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Contest Results
Results from the contests can be found at the links below. Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest NC State Fair …
Fruit Rot on Eggplant
The NC Plant Disease and Insect Clinic recently diagnosed the fruit rot on this eggplant as Phomopsis blight; Fruit …
Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …