News From Columbus County Center

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Aaron Blackmon, N.C. Cooperative Extension livestock agent, in one of his hog barns at his Bladenboro, N.C., farm.
CALS Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

Published - February 14, 2025

From: NC State Extension
NC State Extension digital skills agents teach valuable skills
NC State Extension Agents Help Close the Digital Divide

Published - August 8, 2024

From: NC State Extension
NC State Extension digital skill training Kenny Sherin
NC State Extension to Expand Digital Skills Education

Published - June 7, 2023

From: NC State Extension
callery pear tree blooming in forest edge
Callery Pear - Please Beware!

Published - March 17, 2021

From: Extension Forestry
Anaerobic Digester Systems graphic
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms

Published - January 5, 2021

From: Dairy
Hand holding serrated green leaf; small black beetle on fingertip, sunlit plant background
Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC

Published - May 7, 2020

From: Wilson County Center
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News From NC State Extension

Corn earworm or Tobacco Budworm in Peanuts
Keys to Success Peanut Notes No. 30 2026

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanut field in northeastern North Carolina in August
Zinc Question Peanut Notes No. 29 2026

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Peanut
Plots with various cover crop and tillsage treatments.
Summary of Tillage and Cover Crop Research Peanut Notes No. 28 2026

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Peanut
Min. Temp. Tuesday, Mar 17
AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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NC Food Safety and Defense Conference

Published - March 14, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
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From Post to Pasture: Building Better Fences

Published - March 13, 2026

From: Beef
Conference logo image with text: Nourishing Communities through Nutrition Education, Partnership, and Innovation
EFNEP National Conference - New City, Same Goal

Published - March 13, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Carolinas Association for Food Protection flyer
Carolinas Association for Food Protection Spring Meeting

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
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What is the Frontline Food Safety Program?

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Food Safety for Processors
Steve Barnes (left) and Tommy Corbett (right) at a field day event.
Passing of Steve Barnes Peanut Notes No. 27 2026

Published - March 12, 2026

From: Peanut
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