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Pesticide Disposal Day 2025

Who: Farmers, Homeowners, & Small Businesses needing to dispose of pesticides (no dealers, large businesses, or retailers)What: Free Pesticide Disposal Collection DayWhen: Tuesday, December 2 at 10…

WNC Ag Options flyer for information session. All text is included in website post

WNC Ag Options Grant for Farmers

WNC AgOptions builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing cash grants directly to farmers who are diversifying or expanding, with the goal of preserving mountain…

Pesticide Disposal Day for WNC Farmers

Who: Farmers & Homeowners needing to dispose of pesticide (no dealers, businesses, or retailers)What: Free Pesticide Disposal Collection DayWhen: Thursday, October 24 at 9 am - 4 pmWhere: Mountain…

Conifer branch with orange sap resin oozing from damaged bark

Pest Alert: Be on the Lookout for Rust Diseases

I received an alert that rust is showing up on ornamental trees so scouting now will be important. Species most affected by rusts include: Arborvitae Eastern red cedar Leyland Cypress Chinese…

Small deciduous tree with dried brown leaves standing in a field under a blue sky

Pest Alert: Phomopsis Dieback in Florida Dogwoods

Since October of 2023, I have had multiple reports of dieback issues occurring in (C. florida) varieties. I sent samples to PDIC in Raleigh and to Tennessee State in McMinnville and both labs have…

Rows of small potted seedlings in black plastic pots; one yellowed plant labeled "Southern".

Winter Pre-Emergence Herbicide Trial is Underway

It may be somewhat slower for nursery production in the winter months, but rest assured that cool season weeds are in full tilt and will soon be a major headache for growers as they move into the…

Young tree trunk with dark vertical canker at base standing in leaf-littered field

Scouting for and Managing Phytophthora Bleeding Canker in Nurseries

Phytophthora is typically associated with root and crown rots which are, more often than not, fatal to ornamental trees and shrubs since control options are limited, expensive, and generally…

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Flood Hotline for Farmers

In an effort to better help our ag community, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline.The hotline will help connect farmers with resources that can assist with…

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After the Storm!

N.C. Cooperative Extension has a wealth of information that will help answer questions from crop and garden issues and safety, to coming home after the storm. To see what is available go to the NC…

Haywood County Hosts Successful Pesticide Disposal Day

Haywood County has a mix of town and countryside, with beautiful views of mountains and valleys. In one effort to help protect our natural resources, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Haywood County…