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PDIC Power Outage 7/21/26

Published - July 16, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
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Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026

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Learn more and get involved with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC in 2026

Published - April 6, 2026

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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 August!

Published - January 19, 2026

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

Published - January 6, 2026

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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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Cooking Up Healthy Habits: Halifax County EFNEP

Published - July 23, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Applying Miravis plus Chlorothalonil Peanut Notes No. 172 2026

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Peanut
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Volunteer Cotton Control in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 171 2026

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Peanut
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Nutsedge Control Peanut Notes No. 169 2026

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Peanut
Tomato spotted wilt
Tomato Spotted Wilt Peanut Notes No. 170 2026

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Peanut
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Addressing Nitrogen Deficiency Peanut Notes No. 168 2026

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Peanut
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NC Crop Update 7 Peanut Notes No. 167 2026

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Peanut
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Celebrating Two Years of Impact: How EFNEP is Transforming Health in Cleveland County

Published - July 23, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Center Update: Applying Genomic Selection Techniques to the NC State Turfgrass Breeding Program

Published - July 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - July 22, 2026

Published - July 22, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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