Sudden Death Syndrome Observed in North Carolina Soybeans
Soybeans submitted through the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic have been confirmed to have the causal agent of Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), Fusarium virguliforme (syn. Fusariu … Continue Reading
View ArticleSoybean Rust Update, October 1, 2018
Many of the soybeans in North Carolina are past the critical growth stages for impact by soybean rust, but there may be a few late-planted, later maturing fields that could be … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew European Corn Borer Publication Available
A new publication is now available to update a 1996 version concerning the European corn borer, a major pest of corn. Although well-managed by Bt corn, growers who grow Bt cor … Continue Reading
View ArticleImpact of Guava Root Knot Nematode Internal Quarantine on Tobacco and Field...
Meloidogyne enterolobiiInternalQuarantine from NCDAOn Friday, October 5, 2018, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released a press statement outlining a … Continue Reading
View ArticleOrganic Commodities and Livestock Conference Brochure Available
Take a look at the 2019 Organic Commodities and Livestock Conference brochure! This is not a comprehensive list of the workshops/talks. More will be added including two exciti … Continue Reading
View ArticleUpcoming Webinar: Management of Fusarium Head Blight
Fusarium Head BlightFusarium head blight of wheat (also known as scab) is one of the most problematic diseases of wheat grown in the U.S. This disease is most commonly associa … Continue Reading
View ArticleWheat Variety Disease Packages Posted
For those of you who grow organic wheat or are interested in starting, diseases pose the greatest risk to a successful crop. Luckily, many varieties are available that contain … Continue Reading
View ArticleFusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 10, 2019
Fusarium Head BlightFusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by severalFusariumspp., particularlyF. graminearumin the U.S. The fungus overwinters in soil or i … Continue Reading
View ArticleFusarium Head Blight Risk Update-April 22, 2019
This is the third update on Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk in North Carolina in 2019.More information on FHB and symptoms can be found atthe Small Grains Extension portal.Cur … Continue Reading
View ArticleTime to Register for the 2019 Organic Commodities Field Day!
It’s that time of year! See below for information on the 2019 Organic Commodities Field Day.When: July 22, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Where: Cunnigham Research St … Continue Reading
View ArticleNow Available! the NC Organic Commodities Production Guide!
We are thrilled to announce the publication of the North Carolina Organic Commodities Production Guide! We’ve added new chapters on organic flue-cured tobacco, sweetpota … Continue Reading
View ArticleApplications Now Accepted for NCDA&CS Organic Cost Share Program
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is now taking applications for this year’s Organic Cost Share program. The program can reimburseup to 75%, or $750 … Continue Reading
View ArticleWhen to Treat Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans
Kudzu bugs have been a no-show since 2013, but are widespread at low levels this year. A lot of folks are wondering if they should treat, justifiably so, since our fields with … Continue Reading
View ArticleContinuing Conducive Environmental Conditions for Diseases in Soybean
Prevalent Seedling DiseasesEarly planting conditions for soybeans were cool, and wet, which has lead to numerous reports of stand loss to damping off pathogens. Farmers that h … Continue Reading
View ArticleResearch in Agronomic Systems’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Check out this great article on the work conducted by Dr. Alex Woodley, our Organic and Sustainable Soils specialist, investigating greenhouse gas emissions from different agr … Continue Reading
View ArticleSoybean Rust Confirmed in Eastern NC October 19, 2020
Soybean rust was found and confirmed on soybeans in Hyde County, NC. Soybean rust has the potential to cause significant yield loss when conditions are conducive for disease ( … Continue Reading
View ArticleAgenda for 2020 Crop Protection School Now Available
The 72nd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, as the passcode and link will be given upon confirmation of … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew Publications on Organic Tobacco Nitrogen Fertility Management
Two new resources have been developed to aid organic tobacco growers in proper management of nitrogen in greenhouse and field settings.Both documents cover research results sp … Continue Reading
View ArticleScout for Cereal Leaf Beetle in Wheat Soon
I noticed a couple dogwoods blooming this morning, which reminded me to check local temperatures for cereal leaf beetle development. Insect growth can be tracked using fairly … Continue Reading
View ArticleRegister Now for the in-Person Organic Commodities Field Day!
We are so excited to see you all at our in-person 2021 Organic Commodities Field Day! The event will be from 8 a.m.-noon on August 4 at the Cherry Research Station. All attend … Continue Reading
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