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First Report of Tar Spot of Corn Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - August 31, 2026 Read

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 Read

2026 Corn Yield Contest Rules and Entry Form are Live

Published - August 17, 2026 Read

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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

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

A picture of a dry, no-tillage field ready to be planted with a few weeds present.

Managing Residual Herbicides During a Dry Spring

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Cotton

Circular illustration showing three crops (a small plant, corn, and a broadleaf plant) above ground with an extensive shared root system below the soil, symbolizing plant health and underlying causes. The design is labeled “Root Cause Reports, NC 2025"

Tobacco is now on Root Cause Reports

Published - April 8, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information

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Syngenta to Stop Selling Gramoxone

Published - March 4, 2026

From: Cotton

Two green combines harvesting a rectangular patch of standing corn in a harvested field

Head Scab and Vomitoxin Prevention Starts Now

Published - August 27, 2025

From: Small Grains

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4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.

4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

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Partnering for Community Health: Lenoir County EFNEP Ready to Serve Families

Published - October 26, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

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Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

TH1 Winter 2027 Flyer

Register Now for TH1: Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture

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Approaches to Decreasing Soil Associated with Pods After Digging Peanut Notes No. 250 2026

Published - October 25, 2026

From: Peanut

Alfalfa plant

North Carolina Continues Winning Streak at Southeastern Hay Contest

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Forages

Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Beef

Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety

A soybean seed with discolored seed coat and yellow interior

Why Are My Soybeans Discolored?

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Soybeans

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