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Tobacco Connection: Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer 2026 Update)

As much of North Carolina's tobacco crop moves through layby, the latest issue of Tobacco Connection: Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer 2026 Update) highlights several timely topics for growers and industry…

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…

Young green plants in parallel rows on a tilled field

From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4., Num. 2

March 26, 2020-The world has changed dramatically since our last posting. We hope that you, your families, and farming enterprises are staying safe during this time of great uncertainty.While things…

Rows of young tobacco plants in cultivated raised soil beds under a clear blue sky

From the Field-Agronomy Notes: Vol. 2, Num. 10

May 12th, 2017With the massive rainstorm of April 24th/25th well behind us, many growers have shifted their focus from fertilizer leaching adjustments to weed management (in case you missed the…

Green tractor pulling a cultivator across a bare plowed field

From the Field-Agronomy Notes: Vol. 2, Num. 5

March 27th, 2017-Agronomy Notes are back this week after a brief intermission to stay in front of the cold related issues affecting greenhouses around the state. We’re going to jump ahead in the…

Young tobacco plants in rows across a large cultivated field under cloudy sky

From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 2, Num. 4

March 8th, 2017With the continuance of abnormally warm weather, winter annual weeds are out in full force. It is also possible that summer annual or biennials might appear earlier than normal this…

Dirt furrow between dense tall green weeds in an agricultural field

Layby Weed Control Options for Flue-Cured Tobacco Production

IntroductionWeed control has always been a major focus of tobacco farmers; however, within recent years this issue has gained increasing attention for a number of reasons. With a growing emphasis on…