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Prevention and Management of Frost Injury in Wine Grapes
This factsheet provides recommended practices and management strategies for protecting wine grapes from spring frost …
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Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
6 days ago
North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
3/18/21
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
2/26/21
Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
2/22/21
Root Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of root-inhibiting herbicide injuries.
2/19/21 — Herbicide Injury Factsheets
Black Root Rot on Ornamental Plants
Black root rot impacts a range of woody and herbaceous ornamental plant species primarily in …
2/11/21 — Ornamental Disease Information
Suggested Good Agricultural and Collection Practices for North Carolina Medicinal Herbs
This publication provides introductory information about growing and wild-harvesting medicinal herbs in North Carolina. The …
2/11/21