Dogs and Turfgrass
There is a new publication discussing the interaction between dogs and turfgrass. To read or download, go to: Dogs and …
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Online Registration for Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day
Join us Wednesday, August 11th for the in-person, 2021 Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day at the Lake Wheeler Turfgrass …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Turfgrass Field Day - Live
2021 Turfgrass Field Day at NC State University Turfgrass Field Lab will be Wednesday, August 11. Come join the …
Art Bruneau Tournament
The Art Bruneau Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course. …
Now Available: Key to Turfgrass Insect Damage
Insect damage in turfgrass can be difficult to diagnose as many insects cause similar types of nondescript damage (think: …
Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar
Revised Bermudagrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar is now online. The link can be found …
Stressful Conditions to Start 2021
We often talk about the challenges to growing warm-season and cool-season grasses in the transition zone. In our landscapes, …
2021 Sod Producers' Report Available
North Carolina State University conducted the seventh annual survey to examine inventory and pricing of North Carolina sod: Read more: Sod …
Protect Your Plants From Frost
A frost warning is in effect for many parts of North Carolina this week. You may have already started …
Insurance: Rejesus and Branan Overview Crop, Liability and Property Insurance Options (Video)
Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Rod Rejesus and Extension Assistant Professor Andrew Branan presented short presentations on Thursday, April …
Let's Talk Pollinators This April in Our Arboretum Series
This April, our Arboretum Adult Education series continues with “Let’s Talk Pollinators.” We are excited to welcome Dr. Danesha …
Podcast!
Why are NC State Extension and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talking about rapidly developing farmland? What …
Farm City Photo Contest Winners
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center has announced their Farm City Photo Contest winners. The winning photographs will …
Effect of Waterlogged Soil on Preemergence Herbicides in Turfgrass Systems
Travis Gannon, Mathieu LeCompte, and Fred Yelverton With the end of winter in sight, preemergence crabgrass and goosegrass control is …
Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden
Do you need soil testing kits? Currently, community members can pick up a soil testing kit outside our office …
Waterlogging Influence on Turfgrasses
A number of homeowners have noticed their tall fescue seeding from fall 2020 is not looking so good. Our …
Farm Transition Tactics
William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
February Is National Pesticide Safety Month!
February is National Pesticide Safety Month! So, we want to share some tips to help keep our community safe. For …
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This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of Finale XL or Cheetah Pro (glufosinate).
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