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Thursday, June 22, 2017
NC State Extension Working on Weed Research
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 …
The EPA Giveth, The EPA Can, and Will Taketh Away
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 …
Exciting Winter Wheat Varieties on the Horizon
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, …
North Carolina Drought Free
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 …
Strawberry Growers Don’t Like Rain
Many producers are happy to see a little rain, but strawberry growers aren’t among them. North Carolina Department of Agriculture Regional Agronomist, Don Nicholson: “That’s correct, this red and pink fruit on the bushes …
Corn Crop Catching Up
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 …
