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Grain/Seed Drill Calibration

Drills are often used to place close-spaced crops such as cereal grains and soybeans. However, the charts provided by …

Cover photo for Treating Fire Ants

Treating Fire Ants

Treating Fire Ants Fire ants are a pain and our more moderate temperatures, and wetter weather has brought about more …

Cover photo for 2024 Bertie County FIT Testing

2024 Bertie County FIT Testing

It is that time of year again to complete your respirator fit testing. FIT testing will be held on February …

Grain Bin Dangers video screen

Understanding Grain Bin Hazards

Grain bins pose serious risks to farmworkers and their families. Watch this video, created by N.C. Cooperative Extension Service …

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Figure 1. Rotary wing UAV in flight.

Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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Figure 1. Hose drag application unit (low-profile-type).

Hose-Drag Wastewater Equipment

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This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …