European Pepper Moth Adults and Larvae Are Active in Nurseries
NC State Extension Area Specialized Agent Danny Lauderdale trapped the first European pepper moths last week. This is a …
Agriculture & Food
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USDA Requesting PPE Information
The USDA is asking all producers in the agricultural field to fill out a spreadsheet regarding the required PPE …
Update on Hertford County Cooperative Extension Service Operations
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T State …
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Limited Soil Testing Services
Until further notice, NCDA&CS labs will be operating on a limited basis, accepting only samples deemed essential. The samples …
Carpenter Bees Spring Into Action
Warm weather brings people outdoors for their spring lawn and garden activities. It also signals the start of carpenter …
Essential Agricultural Employee Waiver
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) and the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture have produced …
NCDA&CS Postpones Swine Waste Sample Testing
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is currently asking to not receive swine waste samples for analysis …
Termites Making an Appearance
Rain across many areas of North Carolina over the next few days followed by warmer temperatures will likely bring …
Spring Has Sprung! Let's Garden!
Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising- this is all means that Spring is finally here! While …
Cancellation of Trainings, Workshops, Meetings and Events
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T State …
Small Farms Week Youth Essay Competition
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University is celebrating Small Farms Week March 22–28, 2020. The Youth Essay …
Pesticide v and S Trainings Rescheduled
Hertford County Pesticide V and S trainings scheduled for tomorrow (2/21) from 2–5 p.m. have been canceled due to …
Mandatory Paraquat Training
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Hertford County Center will be offering mandatory paraquat training on: Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 9–11 a.m. Thursday, …
Calling All Statewide and Regional Extension Professionals
Due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for March (date TBD). We love our Area Specialized Agents for …
Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
2020 Winter Meeting Schedule Announced
The 2020 Winter Meeting Schedule has been set. Below you will find the schedule of events and the corresponding …
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, …
Ants in Your Plants (and your firewood too?)
With the threat of frost looming, many people start moving sensitive plants to indoor settings. In the process, they …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
Bringing Industry, CALS Admins, and Poultry Extension Together at Turkey Industry Days
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Interpreting Freeze / Frost Probabilities from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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