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Waterhemp is a new weed to North Carolina. It looks a lot like the other pigweeds- redroot pigweed and …
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Organic Commodities Field Day | August 4, 2021 | Goldsboro, NC
Please share across your networks. The NC State University Organic Working Group will be holding an Organic Commodities Field Day …
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Webinar RECORDING: Mid-Season Soybean Management
A mid season soybean management webinar was hosted on 7/1/2021 via Zoom by NC State Extension Specialists Drs. Wes …
Mid-Season Soybean Management Webinar 7/1/21
Join us for a mid-season soybean management webinar on July 1, 2021, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. The format …
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From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 5
April 30th- After a brief pause, transplanting season has resumed and moves ahead at a fast pace. We were fortunate …
Science for Success: National Notes From the Field Webinar Series
Our national team of soybean research and Extension specialists from land-grant institutions across the United States will be hosting a …
PFP21: Soybean Preemergence Herbicide Decisions
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PFP21: Soybean Cyst Nematode and HG Types – What Are They and How Can They Help You Manage SCN?
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PFP21: Pre-Plant Liming and Fertilization
Proper soil fertility management is an important step for a successful soybean season. Before planting, it is important to …
Webinar RECORDING: Early Season Soybean Management
An early season soybean management webinar was hosted on 4/1/2021 via Zoom by NC State Extension Specialists Drs. Wes …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 4
April 1, 2021- As we gear up for transplanting and general field work, we also find ourselves making a number …
PFP21: Soybean Seeding Rate
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Soybean Seeding Rate Soybean is a plastic crop that can perform well across a wide …
Early Season Soybean Management Webinar 4/1/21
Join us for an early season soybean management webinar on April 1, 2021, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. The …
PFP21: Think About Pests When Terminating Cover Crops Prior to Planting Soybeans
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Think About Pests when Terminating Cover Crops Prior to Planting Soybeans Prepared by Dominic Reisig and …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 3
March 22, 2021 Last week (March 15–19) brought changes in the growing conditions around the state. The two previous weeks …
PFP21: Soybean Seed Treatments
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Soybean Seed Treatments Prepared by Adrienne Gorny, Dominic Reisig, and Rachel Vann Fungicidal Seed Treatments: Soybeans in …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 2
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