Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Soil, Water & Air
Gearing Up for Cover Crops: Consider Weed Management Benefits
Before procuring your cover crop seed for planting this fall, please watch the video below on the potential weed …
Hurricane Preparedness
With Hurricane Isaias approaching the Carolinas and expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, here is a …
DO NOT Plant Foreign Seed Packets
ATTN: DO NOT PLANT ANY UNSOLICITED FOREIGN SEEDS THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE. DO NOT open the packet if you …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
How do winter crops affect your soybean production? Sixth generation farmer and graduate student, MaKayla Gross, gives us an update …
Improving Corn Fertilizer and Water Management – Field Video
Want to see an AquaSpy in action in a cornfield? Watch our latest video to learn about this new technology …
North West Corn Research and Field Day Video
Want to learn more about NC State’s field research taking place in the NW Piedmont? If you grow corn, …
Extension Extended
Be sure to check out the Extension Extended series offered by N.C. A&T State University this month! These virtual workshops …
Fall 2020 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Soybean Pre-Plant Fertility Tips Video
Planting soybeans soon? Learn two pre-plant soil fertility tips for 2020 from Dr. Luke Gatiboni, NC State University’s new Extension …
USDA Requesting PPE Information
The USDA is asking all producers in the agricultural field to fill out a spreadsheet regarding the required PPE …
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 …
Essential Agricultural Employee Waiver
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) and the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture have produced …
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, …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
8/29/2018 – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in conjunction with the NC Industrial Hemp …
Reminders for Hemp License Holders
9/28/2018 – As the 2018 season draws to a close, many may benefit from these helpful reminders about the …
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