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A yellow-legged hornet

Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
Mix of native blooming plants for pollinators

Save the Date for Pollinator Habitat Workshop & Native Plant Sale

Published - July 26, 2026 Read
bumble bees on obedient plant

Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026 Read

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Downy wood mint with lanceleaf coreopsis
Early Spring 2026 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - June 29, 2026

ripening blackberries
Register Now for Caneberry Biocontrol and Production Workshop

Published - May 25, 2026

Spring shot of pollinator garden
Register Now for Spring Tours of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - April 27, 2026

Beautiful farmers' market carrots!
The Pittsboro Farmers' Market Is Moving Downtown!

Published - January 27, 2026

Beef cattle grazing among trees.
Farmers and Landowners Can Apply for Agroforestry Grants

Published - January 27, 2026

cover of the Vegetable Crop Handbook
2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook Is Now Online

Published - January 15, 2026

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Plan for Fun at the 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

Published - December 15, 2025

Dorsal view of a wasp with black head and thorax and yellow-striped abdomen on white background
Yellow-Legged Hornet on the Doorstep of NC

Published - December 11, 2025

From: Entomology
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Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Weedy mix recommendation
Weed Control Question Peanut Notes No. 187 2026

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Screenshot of herbicide recommendation for tropic croton.
Tropic Croton Control Peanut Notes No. 186 2026

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Peanut
hornworm eating a tobacco leaf
Additional Notes on Hornworm Management

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
A lush garden with a white pergola at its center is surrounded by rugged hills.
Gardens of New Zealand Travel Study Adventure

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures
Feeding truck
Drought Resources for Livestock and Forages

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Beef
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The Grounded Table Webinar Series

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Local Food
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [7.28.26]

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Rain near Tarboro
Fungicides Applied by Fixed Wing Aircraft Peanut Notes No. 185 2026

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Vine growth
Prohexadione Calcium Timing Peanut Notes No. 184 2026

Published - July 29, 2026

From: Peanut
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