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To get a pesticide license there are a few steps to take, but it’s all pretty straightforward. Below is …
Manage Bacterial Spot on Your Tomato Transplants
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The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs …
2020 Cover Crop Survey Reveals Benefits
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Sweetpotato Black Rot Found in Storage Facilities
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Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
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The IPM Hour Webinar - Southern Edition
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The 72nd Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2020, online via Zoom. RSVP is required, …
Attend a Pesticide School
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9/16/2020 – The short answer is “no.” You cannot legally grow currants or gooseberries in North Carolina. The reason …
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