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From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

Published - January 6, 2026 Read
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PDIC Adverse Weather Closure

Published - January 23, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!

Published - January 19, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

Published - November 21, 2025

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Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

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NC Small Grain Growers Assessment Referendum

Published - November 19, 2025

From: Hertford County Center
Time to Count Insects in North Carolina on Friday August 22 and August 23 2025
Anyone Can Count Pollinators in North Carolina for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 13, 2025

Get to Know the Insects! Free insect identification webinar — July 10, 2025, 1–3 P.M., Zoom
Insect Identification Webinar Is Set to Help You Count in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - June 26, 2025

From: Lee County Center
Great Southeast Pollinator Census webinar - Aug 14, 2025, 1-3 p.m.
Registration Is Open for the 2025 Knowledge Is Pollinator Power: A Census Pep Rally

Published - June 26, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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Velum and Vydate Peanut Notes No. 34 2026

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Peanut
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K Recommendation Based on K Index Peanut Notes No. 33 2026

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Peanut
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Randolph County Digital Skills Support Helps Resident Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Community Development
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Regional Forage-Livestock Systems In-Service Training and SPFCIC

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Forages
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Apply Now to Host International Youth through 4-H!

Published - March 24, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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2026 Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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2026 Apple Disease Update: Tight Cluster and Pink Bud

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - March 23, 2026

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Assessing apple bud damage following an advective freeze

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Higher Levels of Spotted Wilt in 2025 and Possible Reasons Why Peanut Notes No. 32 2026

Published - March 21, 2026

From: Peanut
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