Blossom Blight on Peaches
Blossom Blight on Peaches By: David F. Ritchie; Extension Plant Pathologist – NC State University Blossom blight (caused by Monilinia fructicola that …
DEQ Issues General Permits for Swine, Cattle, and Wet Poultry
On April 12, 2019, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued three general permits for animal operations: Swine …
Empowering Youth and Families Program on-Demand Webinar Release
We are excited to announce the release of our first webinar for the Empowering Youth and Families Program. Your family …
4-H Fundraiser at the 2019 EMGV Plant Sale!
Pender County 4-H will be holding a fundraiser during the annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Plant Sale! We will …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
Celebrating North Carolina 4-H: Ever GREEN - Huge Success!
What a great event North Carolina 4-H had this past weekend. The Celebrating North Carolina 4-H: Ever GREEN event …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Pender County Plant Sale
The Extension Master Gardner℠ volunteers of Pender County spring plant sale is Friday, April 12, 2019, from 11 a.m. to …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Annual Spring Plant Sale!
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Pender County ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE! Friday, April 12, 2019 – 11 a.m. to 6 …
Carpenter Bee Activity
Carpenter bee activity is on the increase. The activity near the end of March and early April was mostly …
Emergency Section 18 Approved for Transform to Control Sugarcane Aphid in NC Sorghum During 2019
Prior to the previous 2016 Section 18 registration, the only effective labeled insecticide to manage this aphid was Sivanto. …
Section 18 Crisis Exemption Approved for Sivanto Prime on Sweet Sorghum for Sugarcane Aphid
Sivanto Prime for control of sugarcane aphid on sweet sorghum has been approved for use in North Carolina during …
Termites "Spring" Into Action
Since I didn’t have any luck with predicting March Madness, I’ll switch to what for many homeowners might be …
Helpful Tips for New Camper Parents and Guardians
Deciding whether to send your child(ren) off to overnight camp for the very first time can be a challenging …
AWIS Weather Forecast: Watch Next 2 Nights
Minimum Temperatures: Figure 1: Minimum Air Temperatures for Monday (April 1, 2019) to Wednesday (April 3, 2019). 10-day HOURLY …
Lassen Canyon Variety Field Day: April 23, 2019, Cottle Farms, Faison, NC
Dear Strawberry Community, Lassen Canyon and Cottle Farms Inc. are holding their 4th Annual Strawberry Variety and Advanced Selection Showcase. Date: …
Bridging the Food Insecurity Gap
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of New Hanover County is partnering with Farmer Food Share of Durham, NC to offer an …
10-Day AWIS Weather Forcast: Next Two Days Are Critical
Dear Strawberry Community, We will see critical temperatures in the next two nights. If you haven’t, get ready to protect …
Aquatic Plant ID & Control Classes
Do you have your aquatic pesticide applicator license? Do you have a pond or are you part of a …
Save the Date: May 3, 2019 - Strawberry Field Day
NC State Strawberry Variety Trial Field Day May 3, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon Address: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer …