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Tree Roots

Root Problems and Tree Decline

Most urban tree declines that we see in the landscape is most likely related to root problems. Indicators of …

We Grow Union County

Growing Community

August and September provided several opportunities for celebration and involvement in Union County. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County …

Brown Army Worm

Fall Army Worm

This year there have been several reports of fall army worms damaging pastures. As the name suggests, these pests …

Southern green stinkbug on soybeans

Pest Control in the Fields

With corn coming out of the field, it is easy to forget about pest control in your soybeans that …

Pink Flowers Bloomed

Fall Outings and Planting

Now that schools are in session and Labor Day is here, my thoughts turn to fall, even though our …

Cooking on a Dime

Cooking on a Dime

Happy September everyone! We are officially two-thirds through the year 2021. This year has been a whirlwind and with …

We Grow Union County in front of picture of people at a dinner

Summer of Celebration

This month, UC Extension is thrilled to announce the completion and subsequent grand opening of The Special Events Center …

Black Rake Raking Orange Leaves

Lawn Care in the Fall

With the heat of summer and the dog days of August upon us, not too many folks are thinking …

Cover photo for Wasps at Porch Lights

Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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B Q A

The BQA program, which stands for Beef Quality Assurance, is a voluntary national program designed to increase consumer confidence …

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Target Spot of Tobacco

Target spot is a potentially devastating leaf spot disease in tobacco in North Carolina. This …

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Performance of Bermudagrass Cultivars in North Carolina Spray Fields

This publication discusses the year-of- and year-after-establishment dynamics, management, environment, and productivity for five bermudagrass …

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Weed Control Options for Strawberries on Plastic

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Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control

This factsheet provides basic information about prevention and control of Africanized honey bees prior to …

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Non-Honey Bee Stinging Insects in North Carolina

This article describes and defines the different types of insects that sting and are also …

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Africanized Honey Bees: Some Questions and Answers

This factsheet answers basic questions about Africanized honey bees. (Part 3 of a 3-part series)

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Africanized Honey Bees: Where Are They Now, and When Will They Arrive in North Carolina?

This factsheet outlines the history, movement, distribution, and present status of the Africanized honey bee …

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