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Mature cornfield with dried, brown stalks and leaves, several exposed ears of yellow corn, and green weeds growing between rows. The field shows considerable leaf senescence and dry vegetation under a clear blue sky.
2026 North Carolina Corn Season Recap: Lessons from a Challenging Year

Published - October 27, 2026

close up of irregularly shaped black spot on corn leaf
First Report of Tar Spot of Corn Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - August 31, 2026

Close-up of a mature corn ear showing patches of discolored, moldy kernels associated with ear rot, with white-gray fungal growth visible between kernels, particularly on the lower half of the ear.
Corn Ear Rot. Now What?

Published - August 24, 2026

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2026 Corn Yield Contest Rules and Entry Form are Live

Published - August 17, 2026

Drought-stressed corn field with widespread leaf drying and browning, exposed soil, and some remaining green foliage under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Considerations for Harvesting Drought-Stressed Corn for Silage

Published - August 10, 2026

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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Soybeans
An upclose picture of two corn plants that have turned white in the new growth due to injury from a HPPD herbicide.
Why Did My Corn Turn White?

Published - May 4, 2026

two week old corn seeding with roots over 6" long accessing soil moisure
Drought Resources from Extension

Published - April 22, 2026

From: Soybeans
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