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Windsor Farmers Market open August 1 and 15

National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week, celebrated annually during the first full week of August, highlights the vital role farmers’ markets …

The Crop Protection Network

Some of you may be familiar with the Crop Protection Network (CPN) and its efforts. Their mission is as …

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Cotton Insect Updates

We definitely started the cotton season with two different crops. First, there was the early cotton, planted before May …

Mid Season Peanut Notes

After a cooler and cloudy start, we have transitioned to a brighter and much hotter late June. The cloudy …

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Canner Gauge Testing

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County, is offering free canner gauge testing at the office located at 104 Lancaster Avenue, …

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Late Cotton Planting Decisions

Our Spring rains have been a blessing and a hindrance (I’ll not call it a curse) making it difficult …

Tips for Late Planted Cotton

If you are thinking about planting during the first week of June, here are a few things to consider …

Cotton Planting Conditions

Just last week everyone was praying and looking for rain. We were blessed to have good general rainfall over …

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Canning Jam Class

water Join us for a home food preservation class that will include learning to can sweet spreads. Canning is an …

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Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination

Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …

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Sales Tax: Exemptions for Farm Product Sales

Sales Taxes are reportable on the sale of many goods and services. Such taxes also …

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Anthracnose of Pepper

This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.

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Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Ripe Rot) of Blueberries

This publication discusses Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Colletotrichum sp.) of blueberries in detail. Included are the …

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Soil Sampling Strategies for Site-Specific Field Management

This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning soil sampling. Proper testing allows …

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Starter Phosphorus Fertilizer and Additives in North Carolina Soils: Use, Placement, and Plant Response

Phosphorus (P) is the second most important nutrient in crop production but is often found …

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Stubby-Root Nematode of Soybean

This factsheet summarizes the symptoms and management of stubby-root nematodes in soybean in North Carolina.

Lance Nematode of Soybean

Lance nematode is not a common problem of soybeans, but can cause local damages in …