Tyrrell County was the host of this year’s annual Blacklands Farm Managers Field Day on Wednesday. NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler was in attendance, and talked about the region’s agriculture: “This is a well kept secret, not only in North…

  We’ve been having a conversation with NC State Extension Weed Science Professor Emeritus Dr. Alan York about the weed issues this spring’s weather has brought, as well as stewardship practices with dicamba.  Today, we conclude our visit with Dr.…

  Yesterday, we heard from NC State Extension Weed Science Professor Emeritus, Dr. Alan York regarding this season’s weed challenges.  Today, York talks about the limited registration label for dicamba: “We literally got the labels this last winter.  So far,…

  The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association recently wrapped up the year’s field days showing off this year’s research.  Executive Director of NC Small Grains, Dan Weathington: “We’re a little concerned about our attendance, overall.  But, we feel like…

  For the first time in 14 months, the state of North Carolina is drought free, as reported in the weekly Drought Monitor released by the Drought Mitigation Center on Thursday.  Applied climatologist with the North Carolina State Climate Office,…

  The growth of the region’s corn crop slowed to a crawl with the cooler temperatures, then raced to catch up during last week’s near record highs.  NC State Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Ron Heiniger says the crop is back…

  Ethan Matthews, National Corn Growers Association spent some time with farm broadcasters last week during the National Association of Farm Broadcasters’ Washington Watch event in Washington, DC.  He talks about how changes in the administration is anticipated to affect…