Asian Longhorn Tick Found in Macon County
Haemaphysalis longicornis known more commonly as the Asian Longhorn Tick or ALT has been found in Macon County. This …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Financial Resources for COVID Relief for NC Agribusinesses
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and NC State Extension compiled a list of organizations that are offering …
Impact to Agriculture to Macon County
North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber and forestry, contributes $91.9 billion to the state’s economy, accounts for more …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and the perfect time to add some cool, delicious dairy food to a well-balanced …
Family Cow Webinar
June 18, 2020, 6:30–8 p.m. sign up for the Family Dairy Cow Webinar The current pandemic has certainly caused a change in …
Scout for Late Blight on Tomato and Potato
With the current temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s and cloudy skies, conditions are conducive for late blight to …
Pest Alert! Cucumber Beetles
Several calls about high numbers of cucumber beetles and feeding damage on cucurbits started coming in this week. The …
Empowering Mountain Food Systems Listening Sessions
We want to hear from you! Please join NC State Extension and The Empowering Mountain Food Systems program for …
Apiculture Online: Hive Chat With NC State
We are happy to continue our bi-weekly Zoom apiculture webinars called Apiculture Online—Hive Chat with NC State. Our next webinar …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Eastern Tent Caterpillars
Eastern tent caterpillars are common native insects that create silk webs or ‘tents’ in the branch crotches of some …
2020 Commercial Vegetable Production Guides
Helpful Production Guides to Assist Farmers with the 2020 Growing Season! 2020 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook 2020 North Carolina Agricultural …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
Asian Giant Hornets in Washington State
The news media are reporting that the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been found in Washington state. This hornet …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
CARES Act for Farmers Part II: the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
[The following is written in anticipation of the release of interim rules from USDA on the described programs, and …
Starting and Managing Your Strawberry Patch
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to establish and maintain your strawberry …
Starting and Managing Your Blueberry Plants
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a free seminar on how to establish and maintain your blueberry …
Food Preservation Made Easy
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
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