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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 …

Green Leaves

Viral Diseases of Tomato

Viral diseases of greenhouse tomatoes in North Carolina occasionally cause serious damage and large economic loss. The amount of …

Green Cabbage plants

Fall Gardening

It’s the middle of summer, so many are thinking about keeping cool by staying inside or heading for the …

Green and Brown Leaves wilting

Verticillium Wilt of Tomato

Verticillium wilt is caused by two different species of a soilborne fungus: Verticillium albo-atrum and Verticillium dahliae. Initial symptoms of Verticillium wilt include …

Bumps on Tree Branch

Obscure Scale

Many scale insects are serious pests of ornamental shrubs and trees. Obscure scale is an armored scale that feeds …

Green and Yellow Plant Wilting

Fusarium Wilt of Tomato

Fusarium wilt of tomato is caused by the soilborne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici mainly causes wilt …

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Carpenter Ants

It is common to have questions concerning carpenter ants. Carpenter ant nests are usually constructed in wood that is …

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Potassium Fertility in Flue-Cured Tobacco

This publication discusses the potassium needs of flue-cured tobacco. It covers deficiency symptoms, rate considerations, …

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Preliminary Evaluation of NC Strawberry Cultivars For Susceptibility to Neopestalotiopsis Leaf and Fruit Rot

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