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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
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2026 Corn Yield Contest Rules and Entry Form are Live

Published - August 17, 2026 Read

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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

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Drought Resources from Extension

Published - April 22, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Managing Residual Herbicides During a Dry Spring

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Cotton
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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
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Head Scab and Vomitoxin Prevention Starts Now

Published - August 27, 2025

From: Small Grains
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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
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Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety
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Why Are My Soybeans Discolored?

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Soybeans
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NC Crop Update 13 October 20 Peanut Notes No. 249 2026

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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Does Wheat Pencil Out This Fall?

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
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Food Labeling News "As Prepared" and Dual Column Label requirements

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Food Business
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 19, 2026

Published - October 20, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 9 Harvest Quality Peanut Notes No. 248 2026

Published - October 20, 2026

From: Peanut
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SDBII Educational Opportunities Available Now!

Published - October 19, 2026

From: Dairy
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