Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
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.
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Valuing Storm Damaged Timber Following the Recent Storms
Hurricanes Florence caused over $70 million in significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. For storm …
Responder Warning Reminder
Joint statement from N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, N.C. State University Cooperative Extension, and N.C. Cattlemen’s Association During …
Swine Well-Being During Flood Recovery
Hurricane Florence in 2018 has resulted in record levels of flooding in much of North Carolina. Many swine producers …
NCDA&CS Offers Post-Flood Cleanup and Disposal Assistance for Pesticides
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering assistance with pesticide and fertilizer disposal through the Pesticide …
North Carolina Department of Revenue Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Florence
UPDATE: This is related to Executive Order No. 60: Amending Executive Order No. 57 to Permit Sale, Distribution, and …
H-2A Provisions - Contract Impossibility
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division (WHD) stands ready …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Farm Emergency Plan Template
The N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and the NC Agromedicine Institute has a Farm Emergency Plan template …
No Irma, but Rain and Mosquitoes Likely
Hurricane Irma’s decision to head west is certainly good news for North Carolina. However, sections of the western and …
Sweetpotato Harvest Considerations After Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew dumped over 1 foot of rain in various locations across North Carolina (NC) within about a 24-hour …
Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
Do you have a drinking water well? Was it submerged by flooding from Hurricane Matthew? If yes to both …
Post-Matthew Clean-Up
Matthew has made a very soggy ending to an already wet summer for those of us in eastern NC. …
USDA Disaster Resource Center
The United States Department of Agriculture Disaster Resource Center offers information to help farmers prepare for disasters. From drought …
Storm Damage to Crops
As North Carolina sees heavy amounts of rain across our state, the wet fields and possible flooding has the …
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- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
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- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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- Extension Soils Program
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
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- National eXtension Initiative
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
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Organic Livestock Production and Marketing
Passage of the the National Organic Program’s final rule in 2001 marked the beginning of …
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Soil Fertility on Organic Farms
Throughout this manual we have discussed how organic farmers strive to build healthy soil in …
3 days ago — CEFS
Soil Quality Considerations for Organic Farmers
In our drive to meet the food and fiber needs of ever-increasing populations, we are …
3 days ago — CEFS
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
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Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices
This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …
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Long-Term Tillage Effects on Corn and Soybean Yield in the Piedmont
This publication discusses tillage treatments for large-seeded crops like corn and soybeans in the Piedmont …
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Africanized Honey Bees: Some Questions and Answers
This factsheet answers basic questions about Africanized honey bees. (Part 3 of a 3-part series)
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Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control
This factsheet provides basic information about prevention and control of Africanized honey bees prior to …
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