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Peak Season Soil Testing Service Begins November 26th

The NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Soils Lab provides FREE nutrient and pH soil testing to North Carolina residents from April 1st through November 25th.December 1st through March…

Keep Your Eye Out for the Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted lanternfly is an important pest to be on the lookout for in WNC! The spotted lanternfly, native to southeastern Asia, was found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, this pest has spread…

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Invasive Plant BOLO: Tree-of-Heaven

Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-Heaven) Tree-of-Heaven is a common invasive plant across the southeast, including here in WNC. Tree-of-Heaven was first introduced in the United States as an ornamental…

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Invasive Plant Management: Forming a Game Plan After Helene

Invasive plants are defined as being non-native in the ecosystem they are found in, and their introduction can cause economic, environmental, or health concerns. One of the long-term impacts of…

Small Farms Week

The 39th annual Small Farms Week -- North Carolina A&T; State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture -- is set for March 23-29 and will address the many technologies and best…

Restoring the Farm: From the Ground Up

Restoring the Farm: From the Ground UpJoin us for the first in a series of applied, field-based events focused on restoring and adding resilience to WNC farms impacted by Hurricane Helene. This kick…

Announcement for NCDA&CS Free Agronomic Services for WNC Growers

Free Agronomic Services for Western NC Growers

NCDA&CS Offers Free Agronomic Services for Western N.C. Growers RALEIGH -- It has been months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and recovery is still ongoing throughout the…

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Pesticide Disposal Safety After Flooding

If you have experienced flood damage to pesticide storage facilities, or pesticide products have been deposited on your property via flood waters, be sure to protect yourself and dispose of these…

Fall armyworm larva on concrete sidewalk by turf grass.

Fall Armyworm: Be on the Lookout!

Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been seen in our local area! Typically this pest is of concern mainly for turf but can also impact other crops and ornamental plants. Fall armyworm can…

Round-Up: It Always Pays to Read the Label!

Glyphosate is a commonly used post emergent, broad-spectrum herbicide in the residential and commercial landscape today. Recently I have heard from some folks struggling to find glyphosate available…