Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – 16 April 2019
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is transmitted by thrips from winter weeds that are host to the virus. Symptoms …
Viticulture Workshop at Surry Community College, April 17
Pesticide Credits Available Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Surry Community College, SBVE Building 630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC Pre-Registration Required …
Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 15, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
May Workshops Scheduled for Dairy Risk Management
Dairy farms across the country have struggled with low milk prices, negative cash flow and reductions in equity positions …
Burndown Options in Peanut Peanut Notes No. 35 2019
Winter weeds such as marestail (horseweed) can be difficult to control prior to planting peanut, especially as weeds get …
Selection for Larger or Smaller Seed Size Peanut Notes No. 34 2019
I recently had a question about seed size and whether or not a variety can change over time if …
Planting in Old Pasture Area Peanut Notes No. 33 2019
Recently I spoke with a farmer who picked up significant acreage that was in pasture for about 10 years. …
Knowing Your Field on-Farm Testing NCSU Peanut Notes No. 32 2019
The guide to on-farm testing provided below was developed at NC State University many years ago with peanuts in …
On-Farm Research Methodology UGA Peanut Notes No. 31 2019
The links below provide good information on how to conduct research trials with farmers. Designing Research and Demonstration Tests for …
Potash and Pops Peanut Notes No. 30 2019
Excessive K can interfere with calcium uptake by pegs and pods in the pegging zone. However, with most rates …
Renewal of Section 18 Label for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) in Sweetpotato Postharvest for Black Rot Control in Domestic Markets Has Been Approved
The specific exemption section 18 label obtained in 2016 for using Mertect (thiabendazole) for control of black rot (caused …
Annual Bluegrass (Poa Annua) Spring Invasion
Fred Yelverton, PhD …
First Inaugural National FarmLink Clinic Held in St. Louis
Noah and I learned a lot at the National FarmLink Clinic in St. Louis put on by Land For …
7 Acres Bottomland Organically Certified Prime Soil for Lease in Cherokee County
The Welch Farm is a 7-acre prime farm soil field located along the Valley River in Cherokee County, NC. …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 3, Num. 1
April 12, 2019- With a largely successful greenhouse season well underway, From the Field – Agronomy Notes comes back for …
2017 Agricultural Census Data
USDA | 4/11/2019 | Via Morning AgClips The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the results of the 2017 …
Empowering Youth and Families Program on-Demand Webinar Release
We are excited to announce the release of our first webinar for the Empowering Youth and Families Program. Your family …
FieldWatch Family Welcomes New Addition With CropCheck
James Burnette Jr., NCDA&CS | 4/10/2019 | Via Morning AgClips This year, farmers can add CropCheck, a pilot program offered …
Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 10, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
Pheromone Traps Should Be Set Up at Bloom
In southeastern apple production, there are four insect pests that are traditionally monitored using traps. The codling moth, oriental …