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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

Columbus County Cooperative Extension Is Now on YouTube!

Published - June 20, 2023

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

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Winter weeds in a field

Preplant Herbicide Options Peanut Notes No. 46 2026

Published - April 12, 2026

From: Peanut

Peanut field being planted in spring.

Nematode Suppression with Outreach SC Peanut Notes No. 45 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut

Variety Trial

Pod Rot Management Peanut Notes No. 44 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut

Native vegetation and cereal rye cover crop

Preemergence Herbicides for Reduced Till Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 43 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut

Strip with damage from zink

Zinc Question Peanut Notes No. 42 2026

Published - April 11, 2026

From: Peanut

Jordan V-C News Spring Issue Peanut Notes No. 41 2026

Published - April 10, 2026

From: Peanut

blueberry packing house

Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety

Description of categories for 2026 Southeast Farmstead Dairy Products Competition

Southeast Farmstead Dairy Products Competition Announced

Published - April 10, 2026

From: Dairy

Photo of the petal fall phenological stage of an apple flower

2026 Apple Disease Update: Petal Fall + Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - April 9, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Forest Drought Response Index Map shading various areas throughout the United States according to their drought level.

Managing Trees Under Drought Conditions

Published - April 9, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

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