Soybean Rust Confirmed in Eastern NC October 19, 2020
Soybean rust was found and confirmed on soybeans in Hyde County, NC. Soybean rust has the potential to cause …
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ServSafe: Food Safety Manager Training
This 2-day class covers contamination, hygiene, time and temperature control, food-borne illness, allergens, and cleaning and sanitizing. Register today! About this …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Markets, Food Hubs
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner recently announced COVID-19 assistance for Farmers Markets and Food Hubs. For more information on this …
Fall Activity-Based Business or Event -- New DHHS Fall Activity Guidance
Many local businesses, churches, and roadside stands are fully embracing the cooler weather and the fun aspects of Fall …
Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled
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NC Farm School 2021
2021 Classroom Meetings Schedule: February 2nd, 16th March 2nd, 16th April 6th, 20th May 4th, 18th Classroom business planning sessions are Tuesdays on the …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Wheat Production Series
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat September 25, 2020, form 8 to 9 a.m. Register: https://tinyurl.com/Wheat2020Part1 For more information please contact the N.C. Cooperative …
Hive Chat Webinar: Wednesday, August 12
The next Apiculture Online—Hive Chat with NC State University will be this next Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 7 p.m. …
Iredell County Soybean Test Plot Video Update
Take a look at NC State University’s soybean research going on in Iredell County. In this quick video, Agent Laura …
Unsolicited Foreign Seeds Arriving in the Mail -- Do Not Plant
NC Residents warned not to plant unsolicited foreign seed sent to them. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released …
Corn Growth With Starter Fertilizer -- Video Update
Check out the new Corn Growth with Starter Fertilizer Video Update from NC State University’s Crop and Soil Science …
Video: Effects of Winter Crops on Soybean
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Free Milk Give Away
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2020 Iredell County Agricultural Fair -- Canceled
With the full support of commissioners, Kiwanis, the County Manager’s office, and the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County …
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 …
2020 Iredell County Yield Contest--Open for Entries
Introducing the 2020 Iredell County Yield Contests! Iredell County Field Crops Producers are doing great things and we want …
Iredell-Informed June Edition Now Available
Check out the June Edition of “Iredell-Informed”– this month with a focus on Dairy! Iredell-Informed June 2020 Remember this edition …
Side-by-Side Comparison: Asian Murder Hornet
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Canner Lid Clinic Scheduled
Cooperative Extension will test dial-gauge pressure canner lids Thursday, June 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fort …
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