Soybean Defoliation Thresholds Change
Soybeans can tolerate a lot of defoliation without losing yield. Recognizing this and, through scouting, can put dollars in …
Billy Barrow
County Extension Director and Extension Agent, Agriculture Bertie County Centerwbarrow@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 104 Lancaster Avenue
Windsor, NC 27983
Windsor, NC 27983
Mailing Address: PO Box 280
Windsor, NC 27983
Windsor, NC 27983
Job Description Currently I serve as the County Extension Director of the Bertie County Center. In addition, I am responsible for field crop work dealing with peanuts, forestry, sage and hemp.
Recent Posts by Billy Barrow
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 …
Thrips, Insecticides and Wet Weather
Wet weather has our cotton at various stages across the County. Thrips pressure can be a problem as cool …
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 …
Consideration for Wheat Weed Control
The extended sunny and dry weather has been great for our harvest season. Those planting wheat on the other …