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Pesticide License Classes

Pesticide license holders with North Carolina Private Pesticide Applicator licenses set to expire in 2024 need to receive 2 …

Honey being extracted

Honey Extraction Workshop

From the bee hive to the bottle, we will harvest honey at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center …

Bees on honeycombs with mites

Varroa Mite Monitoring Workshop

Varroa mites are the number one issue impacting the health of bee colonies. Managing Varroa in your bee yard …

Colorful plants and rocks

Xeriscaping

Discover the art and science of xeriscaping in our upcoming class! Learn how to create stunning landscapes while conserving …

High tunnel on a lawn

High Tunnel Growing

Twelve sessions of High Tunnel Growing will be held at the Currituck County Extension Center on the third Friday …

small bonsia tree in pot on table

Indoor Bonsai

Bonsai is the art of growing and training a potted plant into a miniature tree. In this hands-on presentation, …

Field of corn and other greens

Winter Production Meetings

Private Applicator License V Training – Currituck Our first opportunity for V credits will be on Tuesday January 23 from …

Northeast Ag Expo

2023 NE Ag Expo Variety Trial Data

The Northeast Ag Expo Team is comprised of agriculture Extension agents in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans …

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Growing High Value Vegetables

Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits in unconventional ways to increase your farm profitability? Come join us …

Whole cooked turkey on platter with greens

Holiday Food Safety Hints 

Can you believe Thanksgiving is here? If you are like me there are probably dozens of items left to …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

7. Soybean Diseases and Management

This publication, chapter 7 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses disease management in …

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Figure 6-1. Routine soil samples should be collected from the to

3. Fertilization and Nutrient Management

This publication, chapter 3 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, covers fertilization and nutrient …

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Color photo of field of dried pea crop

Grain Pea Production in North Carolina

This publication discusses the findings of applied research conducted to answer production questions about growing …

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section of a row with fertilizer burn

Soybean Fertilizer Burn

Fertilizer burn can occur to the soybean seed from an in-furrow application and to the …

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Top side of a cowpea leaf with redish brown area

Soybean Sunscald

Sunscald is caused by bright sunlight on a wet leaf after exposure to high temperatures. …

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Average monthly Fayetteville soybean price versus nearby Chicago futures prices March 2001—August 2024.

12. Soybean Marketing in North Carolina

This publication, chapter 12 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses the soybean market …

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Yield declines if canopy is not able to close.

5. Planting Decisions

This publication, chapter 5 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses soybean planting decisions, …

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Bar graph of soybeans & corn in Blacklands & Piedmont, & Sorghum in piedmont with and without rotation. All crops performed better following a different crop.

4. Soil Health, Tillage, Cover Crops, and Crop Rotation

This publication, chapter 4 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses crop rotation and …

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