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Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Eastern Tent Caterpillars hatch about the same time as our native tree the Eastern Redbud starts to bloom. This …

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What About Lime?

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Evergreen Clematis

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FCS@Home - Pork Chops!

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Grain Safety Week

From March 29th to April 2nd is Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week! Did you know that every year, …

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First Day of Spring!

We have just passed the first day of Spring and we may be starting to see some light at …

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Get Into Your Garden

Now that days are getting a little longer, consider getting outside this month into your garden. Did you know …

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Wheat - Why Is It Purple?

As you drive down the road, you may notice that the large fields planted in wheat are not green …

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Kitchen Hacks

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Managing Mud on the Farm

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Wheat Tissue Sampling

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12. Soybean Marketing in North Carolina

This publication, chapter 12 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses the soybean market …

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5. Planting Decisions

This publication, chapter 5 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses soybean planting decisions, …

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This publication, chapter 4 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses crop rotation and …

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3. Fertilization and Nutrient Management

This publication, chapter 3 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, covers fertilization and nutrient …

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2. Variety Selection

This publication, chapter 2 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses how to choose …

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

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

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1. The Soybean Plant

This publication, chapter 1 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, describes the soybean plant …

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

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