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Soil Samples

Soil Samples are a very important part of yard, field, and pasture management. The NCDA&CS; offers soil sampling services for free most of the year. During the peak season they do charge a $4 fee per…

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Drought Stressed Crops as Animal Feeds and Winter Hay Alternatives

Below is some information on the drought and some things to consider if you are looking for alternatives to field crops that did not perform as you had hoped. If you have any questions about your row…

GAP Connections webinar: 2023 H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate Final Rule, Mar 21 2024 6:30–8 p.m. EST

H2A Adverse Wages Virtual Update

Virtual Webinar on the final updates to the H2A Adverse Wage Rates. Registration for this meeting is required to get the Zoom Link. Register at GAP ConnectionsMeeting is March 21st at 6:30-8:00PM…

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2024 NC Farm School

The 2024 NC Farm School has come to our district!Location: East Carolina Agricultural and Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 278012024 NC Farm School Northeast In-Class…

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Eww! What's on My Crape Myrtle?

If you have a crape myrtle that looks like the images you may have a scale problem, check out this helpful publication below. Biology and Management of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale for Homeowners

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Pesticide Safety v Credit

We will offer 2 hours of V Safety Credit for the Private Pesticide Applicators here at the Halifax County Ag Auditorium on September 5th at 6PM. There will also be a virtual option for those that…

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Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that effects many different plants. The symptom of powdery mildew is a grayish-white, powdery mat visible on the surface of leaves, stems, and flower petals.…

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What Is a Bee Swarm?

I have already gotten some reports and calls about bee swarms being seen in the area this year. Why do honey bees swarm? Honey bees swarm in the spring and early summer when their population…

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Cedar-Apple Rust

Cedar-Apple RustYou may be seeing orange gelatinous blobs with what looks like tentacles on redcedar or juniper trees now or soon as we get more warm wet weather. This is cedar-apple rust, which is a…

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Pesticide Collection Day

Pesticide Collection Day North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the Halifax County Cooperative Extension, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for…