A picture of a dry, no-tillage field ready to be planted with a few weeds present.

Managing Residual Herbicides During a Dry Spring

Published - April 21, 2026 Read
The Gramoxone SL 3.0 trade name as shown on the label.

Syngenta to Stop Selling Gramoxone

Published - March 4, 2026 Read
Planting Conditions for 4/23/2026 for Cotton in Rocky Mount

Cotton Planting Conditions April 23, 2026

Published - April 27, 2026 Read

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Think About Thrips Management Before Planting

Published - April 14, 2026

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When should I begin planting cotton? (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - April 13, 2026

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Preparations for Cotton Planting (Collins, Edmisten, Foote, & Farrer)

Published - March 12, 2026

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Cotton Jassid: Insights From Other Regions on a New Pest

Published - February 3, 2026

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Final Cotton OVT Results

Published - January 30, 2026

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Fiber Quality Results From the 2025 NC on-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - December 5, 2025

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Preliminary Cotton OVT Results for 2025

Published - November 26, 2025

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Yield Results for the 2025 NC on-Farm Cotton Variety Evaluation Program (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - November 22, 2025

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News From NC State Extension

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Tours of the Pollinator Paradise Garden Start in May!

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - (Disregard previous email!)

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 20, 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Preplant Incorporated Herbicides with Dry Conditions Peanut Notes No. 56 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Peanut
Dry field near Rocky Mount NC
Dan Anco Comments Peanut Notes No. 55 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Peanut
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Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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Crop Sense Podcast: The Tobacco Transplanters are ROLLING... or maybe not.

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Customer Service Excellence

Published - April 27, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – April 24, 2026

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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