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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 …
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 …
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 …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 2
March 16th- Things on the tobacco front have been rather quiet over the last few weeks, aside from major news …
New Publications on Organic Tobacco Nitrogen Fertility Management
Two new resources have been developed to aid organic tobacco growers in proper management of nitrogen in greenhouse and …
Steward Insecticide Registered in Tobacco
A new insecticide, Steward, has recently been registered in tobacco. Steward, with the active ingredient indoxacarb, is labeled for …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 1
February 9, 2021- The start of the 2021 tobacco season begins with high hopes in uncertain times! Just last week, Extension …
NC Soybean Producers Association Sponsors Executive Farm Management Program
North Carolina soybean growers will receive a $200 tuition credit for the EFM Bootcamp from the NC Soybean Producers …
2020 Flue-Cured Tobacco OVT Results - Now Available!
December 15 As 2020 draws to a close, it’s now time to think ahead to the 2021 growing season. Start …
2020 Tobacco Variety Overview & Selection Webinar
December 11, 2020 The 2021 tobacco season is just around the bend! As we begin the transition, variety selection weighs …
NPB Offers Tuition Grant for Peanut Farmers to Attend Farm Management Program
Read on Southeast Ag Net (NPB) — Times are challenging on the farm these days. Farmers run and finance large and …
2020 Tobacco Situation & Outlook
December 4, 2020 The 2020 tobacco season ended with good demand and prices for farmers in North Carolina. Will that …
Potential Impacts of the 25% Tariff Levied by the EU and UK on U.S. Tobacco, Tobacco Products, & Sweet Potatoes
Blake Brown, Hugh C. Kiger Professor November 23, 2020 On November 10, 2020, the European Union imposed retaliatory tariffs on imports …
December Tobacco Webinar Series
Join us for two webinars next month! The first is December 4, 2020, from 8–9 a.m. and will focus …
2021 Tobacco Winter Meetings Go Virtual!!
Tobacco meetings in 2021 will look and feel a little different than in years past, at least those planned …
EFM Accepting Applications to 2021 Bootcamp
In our virtual EFM Bootcamp you will learn foundational skills in financial management, strategic planning, and human resource management. …
Research in Agronomic Systems' Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Check out this great article on the work conducted by Dr. Alex Woodley, our Organic and Sustainable Soils specialist, …
USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
View the Article Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins September 21 WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2020 – President Donald J. Trump …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 9
August 7, 2020- As we continue to assess the impacts of Hurricane Isaias, we wanted to share some additional management …