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Insecticide Recommendations for Tarnished Plant Bug

Published - June 22, 2026 Read

Syngenta to Stop Selling Gramoxone

Published - March 4, 2026 Read

Don't Assume Cotton is Safe- Scout for Bollworm Now

Published - August 4, 2026 Read

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What can be done for regrowth when cotton is ready for harvest? (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - October 8, 2026

Adjust Defoliation Strategies for Expected Weather (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - October 1, 2026

Defoliation Strategies for 2026 (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - September 10, 2026

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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 10

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Soybeans

Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 3

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Soybeans

Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 28

Published - August 28, 2026

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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 20

Published - August 20, 2026

From: Soybeans

Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 13

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans

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Upcoming Events

Feb 01

Pitt County Cotton Meeting Monday | Feb 01 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM 403 Government Cir #2, Greenville, NC 27834

Feb 01

Blacklands Cotton Meeting Monday | Feb 01 | 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM 39111 US-264, Scranton, NC 27875

Feb 02

Halifax County Cotton Meeting Tuesday | Feb 02 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM 359 Ferrell Ln, Halifax, NC 27839, USA

Feb 02

Northampton County Cotton Meeting Tuesday | Feb 02 | 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM 9536 NC-305, Jackson, NC 27845

Feb 02

Hertford County Cotton Meeting Tuesday | Feb 02 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM 301w Tryon St, Winton, NC 27986, USA

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Save the Dates for 2027 Chatham County Beekeeping School

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

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Chad Ray Named State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator

Published - October 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute

Published - October 29, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program

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Smart Shopping and Healthy Eating in Johnston County

Published - October 29, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

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Published - October 29, 2026

From: Forages

Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 10 Surprises Peanut Notes No. 251 2026

Published - October 28, 2026

From: Peanut

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Honoring the Hands That Lead: Why Recognizing Youth Development Volunteers Matters!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Share Your Passion: Submit a Workshop Proposal for the 2027 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference!

Published - October 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Published - October 28, 2026

From: Food Business

Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep

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