It’s been one month since the launch of Root Cause Reports!From seedling diseases to deer damage and stink bugs, we’ve been tracking and sharing real-time crop issues from across the state, bringing growers, agents, and researchers the latest updates from their own backyards.
Why participate?
Your observations help paint a clearer picture of crop health across the state. The more eyes in the field, the better we can detect emerging threats and respond quickly.
- Launch day: Introductory Newsletter
- Week 1 Updates: May 18-23
- Week 2 Updates: May 24-30
- Week 3 Updates: May 31-June6 (sent as email)
- Week 4 Updates: June 7-13
👉 Check out the Root Cause Reports website to view field updates and map-based reports.
Seen something unusual? We welcome submissions! Whether it’s a curious symptom, a new pest, or a widespread issue, your report can help others stay ahead.Who can use this? Growers, consultants, agents, and researchers—anyone involved in field crops is encouraged to check in regularly and contribute.
Want to get these updates delivered to your inbox each week?
📬 Join our mailing list by emailing extension-rcr@ncsu.edu
Let us know what you're seeing in your fields. We’re in this together.
