Evening Frost / Freeze Forecast for NC From AWIS (6:20pm, Tue., March 20, 2018)
Good evening – I thought NC growers might want to check this AWIS product for the frost/freeze forecast in …
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AWIS Weather Update (3/20/18): Snow in VA, MD and North Central NC. Colder Temperatures Return on Wednesday/Thursday. Increased Predicted Risk for Botrytis in Some Regions
Dear all, A quick update on temperatures and precipitation. The next two days will be wet and relatively mild. Parts …
Weather Forecast Outlook for 21 Mar 2018 – 15Apr 2018 (Noon, Mon., March 19, 2018)
Dear Agents, Agronomists, Growers and Friends, After the brief warm up over the weekend into early in the week, the …
Saturday Evening Frost Update From AWIS (6:53pm, March 17, 2018)
Good evening, There was a serious frost this morning in many areas of the state that “just sort of snuck …
AWIS Frost Update for North Carolina, MD, VA, SC, GA and KY (5pm, Friday, March 16, 2018)
Fig. 1. Clyde Gurosik sent this photo of his Camarosa crop on March 12th – he is located in …
Help the US Fish & Wildlife Service!
The US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is trying to learn more about the distribution of an aquatic plant …
2017 Census of Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to …
2018 Cultured Seafood Festival, March 9 in New Bern
The 2018 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference (NCADC) is excited to announce the culminating event of the conference, the …
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Workshop
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Do you have questions about: how to maximize the quality of your vegetables through your propagation …
Aquaponics Short-Course
Aquaponics Short Course, March 7, New Bern Convention Center Designed to provide entrepreneurs research based technical training in the fundamentals …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
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Cape Fear River - Let Us Count the Benefits!
All too often, the benefits of our waterways are unknown or under-appreciated. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
What Do the NWS Watches and Warnings Mean?
It’s early 2018 and the National Weather Service has already been busy with a variety of winter weather event …
Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed
AGENDA NC Cooperative Extension Workshop Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Onslow County 4024 Richlands Highway, …
Coastal Plains Chicken Project
The Coastal Plains Chicken Project registration is officially out! The registration deadline is January 22nd but there are a limited …
February 13, 2018 Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Available Now
This educational conference will focus on commercial ornamental nursery production. Pre-registration $25 if postmarked by Feb. 6, 2017 is …
Freshwater Flooding Performance of Container Grown Ornamentals
During the fall of 2016 following Hurricane Matthew, numerous nurseries in eastern NC experienced flooding of both container and …
Pender County Extension 4-H Summer Day Camp Schedule
The Pender County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is happy to release its list of Extension 4-H Summer Day …
Solar Energy Information Workshop
“What solar farms mean to you, your county, and your state.” Monday, January 9, 2017, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Pender County …
4-H Youth Goat Show 2015
The Pender County Goat Show will be held at the Cape Fear Fair and Expo on Saturday Oct. 31, …
Field Corn Variety Demonstration Sites
Extension agents from eight southeast NC counties planted field corn variety demonstration plots in 11 locations. Anyone interested in …
North Carolina Forage and Grassland Council
Looking for ways to improve your pasture, and increase efficiency of your land use. Come Join us for the …
Pender Extension Temporarily Relocating
Beginning November 18, Pender County Cooperative Extension will be temporarily relocating to the third floor of the Pender County …
Emerald Ash Borer Found in NC
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in North Carolina for the first time. The detection was made in …
USDA Beaver Assistance Management Program
Pender County Cooperative Extension will be hosting an informational session for the USDA Beaver Assistance Management Program March 5, …
What Can I Do About Kudzu Bugs?
Kudzu bugs are a new pest in the south, making their debut in our area this past spring most …
TS Beryl Crop Damage
Tropical Storm Beryl moved into Pender County Wednesday morning, May 30, 2012 and laid down a lot of water. …
Centipede Lawn Problems
Written by: Charlotte Glen, Horticulture Agent In some yards …
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