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Lawn Burweed

Lawn burweed Identification Lawn burweed (Soliva sessilis), is also known as spurweed, bindi weed, field burweed and Spurweed. It is a …

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Corn Referendum

The Corn Growers Association of North Carolina will be conducting a referendum for the assessment of corn sold to …

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2022 Yield Contest

Entries are now being accepted for the 2022 County Yield contests for both Cotton and Peanut production. Downloadable entries …

Pesticide Container Recylcing

The NCDA&CS Pesticide Container Recycling Program funds efforts to foster public health and safety, environmental protection, and resource conservation …

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Cotton/Soybean Scouting School

On Tuesday, August 2nd at 2 p.m. we will host a Cotton and Soybean Scouting School. Dr. Dominic Reisig …

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The Basics of Beekeeping

Also referred to as Apiculture, beekeeping is the process of maintaining bee colonies in structures known as hives, for …

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April Beekeepers' Meeting!

The Halifax & Northampton Counties’ Beekeepers’ Association looks forward to seeing you at our monthly meeting! We will meet …

April 21: Fire Ant Training

Are you a homeowner, a farmer, or a property manager? You’ve likely had to deal with problematic fire ants. …

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Pop Up Farmers Market in Enfield!

Are you ready? Are you excited? It’s that time of year again! Farmers Market time! In collaboration with Partnerships to Improve …

March Beekeepers' Meeting

The Halifax & Northampton Counties Beekeepers’ Association looks forward to seeing you at our March meeting, taking place Tuesday …

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2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Class

With 2022 approaching quickly, we will soon begin interviews for Extension Master Gardener Volunteer candidates. The Master Gardener Volunteer training …

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Ergot Alkaloids

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Patulin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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PR Toxin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Ochratoxin A

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Trichothecenes

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Zearalenone

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Fumonisin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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Aflatoxin

Part of the Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds, this factsheet provides information …

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