Squash Downy Mildew Found in North Carolina
Written by Mariana Prieto-Torres, Savithri Purayannur, Mike Adams, and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Pseudoperonospora cubensis, the causal agent of cucurbit downy …
Agriculture & Food
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Feeding Late Gestation Cows
Fall calving season is right around the corner! As bred cows and heifers enter their last trimester, their nutrient …
Basil Downy Mildew Confirmed in Pender County, NC, July 28, 2021
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in a homeowner garden in Pender County, North Carolina. …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Western NC, July 28, 2021
Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plant samples from a commercial grower in Haywood County, NC. …
Late Blight on Tomato Confirmed in WNC Region --July 28, 2021
Late blight on tomato has been confirmed near Macon County, NC on July 27, 2021. UPDATE August 3, 2021: The …
Who Regulates Our Foods?
Food safety regulations should be at the forefront of any food business: restaurants, retailers, food processors, and farms. It …
Friday Spotlight: Young Farmers & Ranchers
The American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers program includes both men and women between the ages of …
Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC
Please share across your networks. The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day …
Colorado Potato Beetles
How to identify Colorado potato beetles! Adults Oval in shape and 3/8 inch long Have a yellow-orange prothorax (the area behind the …
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Friday Spotlight: Plum Granny Farm
Plum Granny Farm is a USDA Certified Organic small family farm located in the north-central Piedmont area of North …
Presto Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Stokes County is offering FREE presto dial gauge pressure canner testing at the three Stokes County …
Section 18 Label Renewal Approved for Use of Mertect (Thiabendazole) for Control of Sweetpotato Black Rot Postharvest in Domestic Markets
Written by Camilo H. Parada-Rojas and Dr. Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed the …
Are You Sure That's Crabgrass?
By now, most have heard about the ability of crabgrass to provide high-quality forage during the summer months, both …
Friday Spotlight: 2021 Stokes County Agricultural Fair
The King American Legion will be hosting the 70th Stokes County Agricultural Fair. The Fair dates for 2021 are September …
General Health and Nutrition Considerations for Backyard Chickens
An in-person poultry seminar will be held on August 25, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Friday Spotlight: Stokes County Summer Intern
This week our Friday Spotlight is the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Stokes County Summer Intern, Anna Gibbons. She grew up …
Before the Storm: Preparing Livestock for Adverse Weather
For North Carolina, Hurricane Season began June 1. Though Stokes County is located fairly far inland, we can still …
Stokes County Plasticulture Equipment Rental
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center has been awarded the NC AgVentures Grant sponsored by NC Tobacco Trust Fund …
The Gift of William
6/29/2021 – If we had an NC FarmLink flag, it would fly at half-mast this week to honor William …
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