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FCS@Home: Blueberries

There’s nothing more sweeter than a summer blueberry. There’s also nothing more healthier than a summer blueberry! These small …

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What Is EFNEP?

If you’re not familiar with EFNEP, EFNEP offers free nutrition classes to help families and youth cook healthy meals …

Vegetables at a Farmers Market

Summer Vegetables & Heat

With the high heat of summer, I often receive calls from folks asking why their vegetables are not producing. …

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Extension Events - July 2021

July 3 Union County Farmers Market – Monroe & Stallings Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers “Let’s Get Growing” July 5 MED instead of Meds Course July …

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Gardening Tips

National 4-H offers tons of resources and activities ranging from different topics created by 4-Hers. Today, I’d like to …

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Managing Summer Annual Pastures

Summer annual forages, like sorghum, sudan-grass, and millets are becoming an increasingly common method of providing additional forage during …

Union County Rankings Chart

Agri-Business in Union County

Agriculture is the single largest component of the economy in Union County. With ample farmland, a skilled workforce, and …

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Fire Ants

Did you know that fire ants are actually native to southern Brazil? They currently can be found in eleven …

Fresh NC Produce for Sale

Visit NC Farms - Local Produce

Union County has quite the selection of fruits and vegetables. With summer setting in, and the changing of seasons, …

June 2021 Extension Events

June 2021 - Extension Events

June 1 How to Be a Successful Gardener June 5 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers’ “Let’s Get Growing” Ask a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Union County …

Blueberries, Raspberries and Blackberries in a Pile.

Berries Galore!

Warm weather brings a bounty of produce, including juicy and delicious berries! Right now, is the time when many of …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

8. Soybean Nematode Management

This publication, chapter 8 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, describes symptoms of plant-parasitic …

4 hours ago
Four soybean samples: one showing a whole sample with mixed grades, two showing discolored beans, and one with pale, unblemished beans.

11. Late-Season Management, Harvesting, Drying, and Storage

This publication, chapter 11 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, describe harvesting, drying, …

4 hours ago
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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

This publication provides information to growers about soybean production in North Carolina. It discusses economic …

5 hours ago
Illustration showing soybean root growth at each growing stage, with root growth rapidly occurring from VE to V2 and then slowing down.

10. Water Management in Soybeans

This publication, chapter 10 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, addresses soybean water needs …

5 hours ago

9. Insect Management

This publication, chapter 9 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, covers common insects and …

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7. Soybean Diseases and Management

This publication, chapter 7 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses disease management in …

5 hours ago
Bacterial wilt in tomato field.

Bacterial Wilt of Tomato

Southern bacterial wilt of tomatoes is addressed in this factsheet.

6. Weed Management

This publication, chapter 6 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, addresses weed management in …

23 hours ago