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Additional Peanut Maturity Clinic

Please take note of the following information: Peanuts are maturing, although much slower than we expected. During our Clinic on …

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2024 Peanut Maturity Clinics

Peanut Maturity Clinics When should I dig? That is always a relevant question in September. The answer also dictates if …

Bertie County Ag Newsletter - August 2020

See attached information on Foliar Feeding Insects in Peanuts, Leafspot, and Sclerotinia Blight Disease Activity. For more information regarding any …

Bertie County Ag News - April 2020

See the latest information on Peanuts and Crop Comparison Decision Aid and Burndown Considerations in Peanuts below. APRIL 2020 Bertie …

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Bollworm Status

Cotton bollworm (also known as corn earworm) pressure is always a threat to our cotton and soybean crops during …

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Peanut Grading Class Available

North Carolina Peanut Growers Association will offer their third annual grading school: Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. …

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2024 CHROME Ag Expo | August 21, 2024

The 2024 CHROME Ag Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Peanut Belt Research Station in Lewiston-Woodville, NC. Registration: 2024 …

Peanut Tasks for June

Peanut Leafspot Control Peanut growers should begin leaf spot control programs in well- rotated fields when peanuts reach growth stage …

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Free Diabetes Education

A community-based diabetes education and support group Do you need help better managing your diabetes? Health Extension for Diabetes is …

Paraquat Requirement Reminders

Here are some quick reminders regarding the requirements for the safe use of paraquat dichloride (“paraquat”). Paraquat kills! Paraquat products require …

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Pesticide Collection Day

Open and partially used but no longer needed containers with pesticides can be difficult to handle. They take up …

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Strawberry Season Is Here!!!

There’s no better way to jump into Spring than with the taste of strawberries. Whether your choice is with …

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