Cucumber Downy Mildew Found in Johnston County
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Brandon Parker Cucumber downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been found …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Scout for Late Blight on Tomato and Potato
With the current temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s and cloudy skies, conditions are conducive for late blight to …
Stokes County Local Farms and Food Profile
Look how agriculture is changing in Stokes County! The United States Department of Agriculture conducts a Census of Agriculture …
State of the State of Farmland in the US
North Carolina ranks 2nd nationwide for the amount of acres converted to a developed use for the years 2001 …
Last Week in Farm Law (June 5, 2020): 9th Circuit Dicamba De-Listing, Farm Act Passes NC Legislature Sans Smokeable Hemp Ban, SSAWG Closes
9th Circuit Suspends Listing of Dicamba Last week on June 3, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA …
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Kimberly D’Arcangelo, Mike Adams, and Tommy Batts Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber …
Wildlife Management in Your Garden
Wildlife can bring endless enjoyment to a gardener and at the same time, it can be a challenge. With development …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
Land Use Trends, FarmLink Success Stories, Website
Webinar about general land management trends across the state, a handful of NC FarmLink success stories, and how to …
Why Care About Pollinators?
The value of pollinators to our environment is incalculable. Pollinators visit flowers in search of pollen and/or nectar, and …
BioWorma®, an Alternative to Traditional Anthelmintics
This webinar presentation is about BioWorma®, a fungus (Duddingtonia flagrans) that traps and kills roundworm larvae in the manure …
NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating …
Find a Farm, Find Farmland, Zoom Webinar, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
What: Explore NC State Extension’s NC FarmLink’s web resource to 1) discover farmland available for lease or for sale across …
2019 Annual Report Just Released for PDPS
The 2019 Annual Report from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science is now available! Browse online or flip through here: Want …
Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar
Many farms are experiencing new opportunities to serve their local consumers and food system with increased need for healthy, …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
Let's Talk - NC FarmLink Goes Virtual
William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both …
Planting a Concrete Container With Annuals
Join the Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent for N.C. Cooperative Extension of Stokes County, Bryan Hartman, as he shows …
Tomato Growing Tips
Among summer garden crops, tomatoes are the most popular; however, tomatoes can be the most problem-prone. Do not fret! …
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by COVID-19
Farmers and ranchers will soon be eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, in anticipation of the $484 billion aid …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Cooking Class: Lasagna
- North Carolina Egg Grading School for Small Producers Organic/Range
- Piedmont Local Food Interview on WLOE / WMYN Community Accents
County Extension Programs
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Animal Science Extension
- Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
- Vernon James Research and Extension Center
Information Portals
- Ag BioTech
- Executive Farm Management Program
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Industrial Hemp
- NC FarmLink
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
- NC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
- Official Variety Testing
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural and Human Sciences
- Agriculture and Resource Economics Extension
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Extension Soils Program
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food
Soybean Sunscald
Sunscald is caused by bright sunlight on a wet leaf after exposure to high temperatures. …
3 days ago
Soybean Fertilizer Burn
Fertilizer burn can occur to the soybean seed from an in-furrow application and to the …
4 days ago
Soybean Compaction
Soil compaction, caused by field traffic and heavy machinery use, can be a significant issue for …
5 days ago
Soybean Cold Damage
Cold damage in soybeans can emerge early or late in the season. This publication describes …
5 days ago
Soybean Deer Damage
This factsheet discusses recognizing and treating soybeans that have been damaged by deer in North …
5 days ago
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
5 days ago — Grow It, Eat It
Conserving Working Lands: A Land Legacy Workbook with Tools and Resources to Guide Your Conservation Planning Journey
Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
7/8/20
Soil Sampling for Precision Farming Systems
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning precision soil sampling. Proper testing …
7/6/20 — SoilFacts