Mid-Season Pest Management Impact on Soybean Seed Quality
This posted was authored by Kelly O’Reilly, an interdisciplinary PhD candidate in the Crop and Soil Sciences Department, who …
NC State Soybean Seed Treatment Webinar Recording Available
On March12 a team of Extension Specialists from NC State University delivered a webinar to provide data-driven information on …
Fungicide Resistance in Botrytis: A Reminder for Floriculture Crop Producers
Botrytis blight (caused by Botrytis cinerea) is a well-known problem among greenhouse ornamental crop producers. This ubiquitous fungus has …
Virus-Infected Tomatoes May Be Prevalent at Grocery Stores
A recent study from the University of Florida discovered high incidences of two tomato viruses (ToBRFV and PepMV) in …
Data-Driven Updates on Soybean Seeding Rates in North Carolina
Soybean seeding rate decisions have become more nuanced due to rising seed costs and shifting management strategies. The wide …
Organic Research: Summer of Sunflower!
July has arrived and our field season is in full swing! At Cherry Research Farm in Goldsboro, NC and …
June 9th Deadline for North Carolina NRCS- Organic Transition Initiative
USDA-NRCS of North Carolina is currently accepting applications for the Organic Transitions Initiative. Producers can work with their local …
Save the Date! Organic Commodities Field Day
Registration is now open for the 2023 Organic Commodities Field Day. This in-person event will cover new research on …
Organic Sunflower Variety Trials
Yesterday we were in Goldsboro, with the team at Cherry Research Station planting an organic sunflower variety trial. This …
Using Lime in Organic Systems
Soil Acidity Most soils in North Carolina are naturally acidic, requiring lime to neutralize acidity and create an ideal environment …
Got Organic Certification Questions?
Are you considering becoming USDA certified organic? Not sure where to start? We’ve updated out page on becoming USDA certified organic, …
CC-NCALCTool: Nitrogen Contributions of Cover Crops
Cover crops can aid producers in organic systems control weeds and add nitrogen to their soil. Precision Sustainable Agriculture, …