Disaster Assistance Programs- Deadlines Approaching
Following the storm, there is assistance funding available for losses in commodities, forestry, livestock, and nursery and specialty crops …
Pest Management
Management of the Guava Root Knot Nematode in Sweetpotatoes
In recent years, some North Carolina sweetpotato growers have found Meloidogyne enterolobii, also known as the guava root knot …
Impact of Guava Root Knot Nematode Internal Quarantine on Tobacco and Field Crops in NC
Meloidogyne enterolobii Internal Quarantine from NCDA On Friday, October 5, 2018, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released a press …
Soybean Rust Update, October 1, 2018
Many of the soybeans in North Carolina are past the critical growth stages for impact by soybean rust, but …
Disease Potential for Hurricane Impacted Tobacco
Hurricane Florence has brought damaging rains, winds, and flooding to North Carolina with, in some areas, tobacco still being on the stalk. Continuing …
Fungicide Resistance Found in Frogeye Leaf Spot of Flue-Cured Tobacco
Environmental conditions this growing season have been conducive for several pathogens in flue-cured tobacco. Frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora nicotianae) has …
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Biology and Control of Non-Biting Aquatic Midges
This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying aquatic midges and how to control them.
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Caterpillars That Feed on Trees and Shrubs
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology and control of caterpillars that feed on trees …
5 days ago — Entomology Insect Notes
Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase (PPO) Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor herbicide injury.
5 days ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Flower Thrips in Strawberries
This factsheet describes the biology and management of thrips in strawberries.
6 days ago
Scorpions in North Carolina
This factsheet covers the type of scorpions found in North Carolina and measures to take …
6 days ago — Biting and Stinging Pests
North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
6 days ago
Management of Yellow Nutsedge in Sweetpotato
This publication discusses the impacts of yellow nutsedge on sweetpotato crops and includes information on …
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Cellulose Inhibitors, Indaziflam, and Isoxaben
This factsheet describes the symptoms of cellulose-inhibiting herbicide injuries.
1 week ago — Herbicide Injury Factsheets