From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 9
August 7, 2020- As we continue to assess the impacts of Hurricane Isaias, we wanted to share some additional management …
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Questions About PGRs at This Point in the Season (Collins & Edmisten)
We’ve been getting a number of questions this week regarding the need for mepiquat-based PGRs applied to cotton at …
Hurricane Recovery and Preparation: Soybean Production Guide
In collaboration with the USDA, the NC State Extension Soybean Team and Dr. David Holshouser (Soybean Extension Specialist at …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 8
August 1, 2020- It seems as if it’s much too early to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes, but here …
Video: Sugarcane Aphid Control in Sorghum
Sugarcane aphids can damage our sorghum crop and our profits. Watch this quick video to learn what you can …
Video: Applying Foliar Fertilizers to Soybeans
Should you apply a foliar fertilizer to your soybean crop this year? NC State University’s Soybean Extension Specialist, Dr. Rachel …
How Do High Temperatures Impact My Soybeans?
Many North Carolina soybean fields got off to a rough start in 2020. Early planted soybeans encountered excessive moisture …
Bollworm Flight Beginning in Some Locations
Two bits of information today tell me that we are likely beginning the main bollworm flight of the year. …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
How do winter crops affect your soybean production? Sixth generation farmer and graduate student, MaKayla Gross, gives us an update …
High Target Spot Pressure in NC Tobacco
Persistent wet weather conditions continue to cause issues for tobacco diseases across the state. In particular, target spot, caused …
2020 Virtual Tobacco Field Day
Welcome to the 2020 NC State University Virtual Tobacco Field Day! Thank you for viewing our research updates. Below …
Timing Is Everything: Plant Bug Scouting for Differently Aged Fields
It has been a tough year for cotton across the state. As we move toward squaring and bloom stages, …
Improving Corn Fertilizer and Water Management – Field Video
Want to see an AquaSpy in action in a cornfield? Watch our latest video to learn about this new technology …
Mid-Season Tobacco Disease Updates
Recent weather conditions have favored several diseases in tobacco. Most pathogens that we manage in tobacco are most severe …
Pre-Bloom PGR Decisions (Collins & Edmisten)
The 2020 crop is currently variable with some fields still struggling and lagging behind due to early-season stress (4-6 …
Pre-Bloom Plant Bug Management
By Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth With cotton moving into squaring it’s a good time to think about a game …
What Stage Are My Soybeans In? R1-R3
When soybeans start to flower we need to adjust management practices. Learn how to stage soybeans from R1 to …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 7
June 25, 2020- The 2020 tobacco season continues to be one marked by unique challenges. Though these issues are diverse, …
Continuing Conducive Environmental Conditions for Diseases in Soybean
Prevalent Seedling Diseases Early planting conditions for soybeans were cool, and wet, which has lead to numerous reports of stand …
Webinar RECORDING: Mid-Season Soybean Management
Looking for mid-season management information on the following topics? Insect management, weed management, disease management, foliar fertility use, and …
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