2020 Floral Hemp Variety Trial Results
6/16/2021 – The results from the 2020 statewide floral hemp variety trial are now available. Note that cannabinoid results …
Field Crops
June Update-Broccoli, Hemp, Hops, and Herbs!
6/11/2021 – By Katherine Learn, graduate student/research assistant, and Margaret Bloomquist, research associate (this article was also sent to …
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5/19/2021 – Greenhouse Product News’ 2021 Guide to Hemp Production includes an article I wrote that summarizes the requirements …
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Introduction 5/10/2021 – When growing hemp for extraction of cannabinoids it is critical that only female plants are produced. Female …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 5
April 30th- After a brief pause, transplanting season has resumed and moves ahead at a fast pace. We were fortunate …
Join Us for Our Virtual Agriculture Open House!
Thursday, April 22, 2021 7–8 p.m. Register online Spend an hour with us on Earth Day and learn about Cooperative Extension’s expanded …
Insurance: Rejesus and Branan Overview Crop, Liability and Property Insurance Options (Video)
Agricultural and Resource Economics Professor Rod Rejesus and Extension Assistant Professor Andrew Branan presented short presentations on Thursday, April …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 4
April 1, 2021- As we gear up for transplanting and general field work, we also find ourselves making a number …
USDA Extended Pandemic Assistance Includes Hemp
3/30/2021 – The USDA has announced a new initiative called Pandemic Assistance for Producers, for those who have been …
Videos from the WNC Hemp Grower Meeting
3/29/2021 – Here are links to the videos from the 2021 Western North Carolina Hemp Grower Meeting held via …
USDA Posts Webinar Outlining the Domestic Hemp Production Final Rule
3/26/2021 – The USDA has provided a pre-recorded webinar which reviews the requirements of the Domestic Hemp Production Final …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
FDA Warning Letters to CBD Companies: Unapproved Drug & Misbranding Violations
3/23/2021 – Since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 3
March 22, 2021 Last week (March 15–19) brought changes in the growing conditions around the state. The two previous weeks …
USDA’s Final Rule for Hemp Effective; Uncertainty Remains for NC’s Program
3/21/2021 Introduction In January 2021 the USDA published the final hemp rule that regulates hemp production, and is set to become …
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 …
What Pesticides Are Registered for Hemp in NC in 2021?
3/10/2021 – Yesterday, the EPA released a long list of pesticides that they have cleared for use on hemp: …
Keep an Eye on Mg Levels for Hemp Production
2/13/2021 – A team of researchers in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University, led by undergraduate …
Steward Insecticide Registered in Tobacco
A new insecticide, Steward, has recently been registered in tobacco. Steward, with the active ingredient indoxacarb, is labeled for …
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 …
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