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Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
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Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
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Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
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Composting
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Vermicomposting
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Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
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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
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Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
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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 …
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 …
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