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Wilting seedlings planted in dry sandy rows, tree line in background under cloudy sky

Evaluating Fungicide Programs for Black Shank in Flue-Cured Tobacco

Managing black shank disease in tobacco remains a critical challenge for growers, especially in areas with a history of the disease. To help identify the most effective fungicide programs, a trial…

Close-up of a green tobacco leaf showing two circular brown lesions with distinct concentric rings and yellow halos; one lesion has a cracked center, characteristic of target spot symptoms.

2024 Fungicide Programs for Target Spot in NC Flue-Cured Tobacco

A field trial was conducted at the Upper Coastal Plains Research Station in Rocky Mount, NC, to evaluate different fungicide programs for managing target spot in tobacco. The study was set up using a…

Rows of mature leafy crop plants in a field with a sunset sky

2024 Tobacco Variety Webinar

Join us on December 19th at 9:00am for a flue-cured tobacco variety webinar! This event is hosted by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Services in Johnston and Wilson Counties. The Zoom…

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Tropical Storm & Hurricane Preparation & Recovery

Tropical storms and hurricanes are unfortunate events that are sometimes experienced by people living in North Carolina. Informed decisions must be made in the days before and after these natural…

NC State University - Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 3

August 23rd, 2024-In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, many individuals throughout the tobacco supply chain have asked what the impact will be moving forward. While it is too early to determine the…

NC State University - Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 2

The 2024 growing season continues to present challenges, this time in the form of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby.This is a rather interesting (and concerning) system because it will likely touch…

NC State University - Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 1

May 18thTransplanting progress has significantly slowed over the past two weeks due to heavy rainfall. Since May 1st, tobacco research stations in Kinston, Rocky Mount, Clayton, and Oxford have…

Molds and Menaces: Tobacco Greenhouse Diseases and the Like

With tobacco in the greenhouse and warmer temperatures coming soon, there is a higher risk of diseases caused by pathogens that thrive in warm, humid conditions. A few disease to watch out for:…

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US DOL to Speak at Raleigh Tobacco GAP Meeting

Mr. Brian Pasternak with the US Department of Labor will participate in the February 2nd Tobacco GAP meeting in Raleigh. All H2A employers are invited to attend, regardless of whether or not they…

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2024 NC State University Tobacco Short Course Applications Available

The Tobacco Faculty at NC State University are pleased to announce plans for the 2024 Tobacco Short Course. The application deadline is January 5th, 2024, after which, applications will not be…