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Congrats - 2025 PSSI Scholars

Congrats 2025 PSSI Scholars!

Congratulations to the incoming 2025 Poultry Science Summer Immersion Scholars! Prestage Department of Poultry Science looks forward to welcoming in-person …

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2025 Mountain Cattle Alliance Sale Dates

2025 Mountain Cattle Alliance Requirements for Participation 2025 Mountain Cattle Alliance Vaccine Record Sheet 2025 Mountain Cattle Alliance Sale Dates Sale #1 Sale …

Cover photo for 2025 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

2025 Waynesville Bull Test Sale

The NC Beef Cattle Improvement Program is accepting nominations for the 2025 Butner and Waynesville Bull Test Stations. Please …

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2025 Tri-State Beef Conference

The 2025 Tri-State Beef Cattle conference will be held at the Ron Ramsey Regional Ag Center in Blountville, Tennessee …

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WNC Small Ruminant Workshop

Are you interested in learning more about small ruminants? Join us for the Small Ruminant Conference that will be …

NC State University PhD student Alam Ramirez-Reyes leads the Soil Texture training workshop at Buncombe County Cooperative Extension.

Soil Texture Training Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center recently welcomed NC State University PhD student Alam Ramirez-Reyes and graduate student Carlee …

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2025 Cicadas Are Here in WNC

UPDATE 6/13/2025 Cicadas have been in the area since the first of May wrecking havoc on prize specimen plants and …

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Replanting Streams and Riverbanks

Many streams and riverbanks, scoured by flood waters created by Helene, remain bare and vulnerable to future rain or …

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Leafhoppers are insects of importance to highbush blueberry growers in North Carolina. Species in the …

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Disease Management and Guidelines for the Honey Bee

It is the goal of every beekeeper to maintain healthy, productive colonies. This can only …

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Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control

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Chapter 5. Vineyard Establishment

Vineyard establishment involves careful planning, thorough site preparation, vineyard design, planting, and trellis construction. Unlike …

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Chapter 2. Cost and Investment Analysis of Chardonnay (Vitis Vinifera) Winegrapes in North Carolina

Growing Chardonnay grapes, the number one vinifera variety grown in North Carolina, can be a …

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Chapter 1. Introduction

New and current grape growers will find practical information on site appraisal, establishment, and operation …

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The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide

The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 …

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Chapter 6. Pruning and Training

This chapter discusses the principles of grapevine dormant pruning, reviews reasons for vine training, and …

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