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Two wilted seedlings growing in dry, raked sandy soil

From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 5

April 30th-After a brief pause, transplanting season has resumed and moves ahead at a fast pace. We were fortunate that the Coastal Plain was largely spared from widespread frost damage, as…

Field of broad green tobacco plants stretching to the horizon under a cloudy sky

From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 4

April 1, 2021-As we gear up for transplanting and general field work, we also find ourselves making a number of crop management decisions. Many of the decisions we make revolve around pesticide…

Dense cluster of small, round green seedling leaves

From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 3

March 22, 2021Last week (March 15–19) brought changes in the growing conditions around the state. The two previous weeks were absolutely beautiful and brought with them a much needed dry spell. Last…

Rows of tobacco plants growing on sandy ridges under a cloudy sky

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 about the USDA Quality Loss Adjustment Program signup and the easing of EU tariffs on US…

Greenhouse with dense green seedlings in two beds and central walkway, viewed through round opening

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 agents wrapped up the winter tobacco meeting season. In spite of an…

Rows of green tobacco plants in neat field rows with bare soil pathways

2020 Flue-Cured Tobacco OVT Results - Now Available!

December 15As 2020 draws to a close, it's now time to think ahead to the 2021 growing season. Start planning now by making your variety selections! The 2020 Flue-Cured Tobacco OVT Results can be used…

Rows of green crop plants in a large field extending toward the horizon under a blue sky

2020 Tobacco Variety Overview & Selection Webinar

December 11, 2020The 2021 tobacco season is just around the bend! As we begin the transition, variety selection weighs heavy on our minds. Take a moment to listen to the latest in variety information…

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2020 Tobacco Situation & Outlook

December 4, 2020The 2020 tobacco season ended with good demand and prices for farmers in North Carolina. Will that momentum carry forward into 2021? What are the factors impacting supply and demand?…

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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 on the current tobacco outlook and forecast for 2021. The second webinar is on December 11, 2020, from…

Hurricane track and forecast paths from eastern Caribbean, across Cuba, toward US East Coast

From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 8

August 1, 2020-It seems as if it's much too early to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes, but here we are. Fortunately, the USDA and NC State Extension recently published a Hurricane…