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2015 Flue-Cured Tobacco Survey: Plant Disease Survey Data

In this post, we continue to provide results from our annual surveys of county agents about flue-cured tobacco production practices with a focus on disease management. For more information about how…

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2018 Tobacco Day Agenda - December 6th, 2018

December 6th, 2018Meeting Address: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center, 2736 NC-210, Smithfield, NC 27577 8:00 a.m. - Coffee and Donuts8:30 a.m. - Welcome, Mr. Bryant Spivey8:35 a.m. -…

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The Effects of Late-Season Storm Damage to Flue-Cured Tobacco

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, can prove detrimental to flue-cured tobacco yield and quality. Specific to hurricanes, both wind and water are the two primary elements of concern.Water is…

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2018 NC State Tobacco Tour

We’re pleased to announce that the 2018 NC State University Tobacco Tour has been scheduled and that registration is now open! We look forward to the event! Monday, July 23 10:00 am to 1:00 pm –…

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From the Field-Agronomy Notes: Vol. 2, Num. 6

April 5th, 2017-It’s the first week of April and that means that some producers in central and lower Coastal Plain are thinking seriously about transplanting. From a weather and seedling vigor…

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2016 Flue-Cured Tobacco Survey: Entomology Survey Data

As part of our annual flue-cured tobacco production surveys, we ask county extension agents questions about current insect pest-control practices in flue-cured tobacco. As this information might be…

Green tobacco leaves with text "TOBACCO: Diagnosing Nutritional Disorders"

New Tobacco Nutrient Disorder iBook Available

North Carolina State University Extension Specialists published this Tobacco: Diagnosing Nutritional Disorders iBook to provide a portable identification guide of tobacco nutrient disorders. The…

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2019 NC State Tobacco Short Course

Applications are now available for the 2019 NC State University Tobacco Short Course. The program will begin on Monday, January 28th with dinner at the Embassy Suites (near Crabtree Valley Mall) and…

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From the Field-Agronomy Notes

Tobacco Research Update: Sulfur Deficiency of TobaccoIn this tobacco research update, we highlight the symptoms of sulfur deficiency. These images are part of a project supported by the North…

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From the Field-Agronomy Notes

Tobacco Research Update: Potassium Deficiency of TobaccoIn this tobacco research update, we highlight the symptoms of potassium deficiency. These images are part of a project supported by the North…