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View of mountains with apple orchard in foreground
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 20, 2026

Published - April 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Codling moth synthetic lure in sticky insect trap, with captured codling moth
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - April 13, 2026

Published - April 20, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Delta-style insect trap in apple tree during bloom
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 6, 2026

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Native bee on apple flower
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - March 30, 2026

Published - April 3, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Black annual bluegrass weevil (insect) adult on tip of grass leaf blade
New Annual Bluegrass Weevil Resources!

Published - March 30, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Budding trees with greenhouse and other buildings in background
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - March 23, 2026

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
two blueberry fruits attached by the petiole showing rudged texture due to bud mite infestation
Blueberry Pests to Keep an Eye for in Early Spring

Published - February 15, 2026

From: Blueberries
Underside of leaf with cluster of small green aphids along central vein; text "Scott Graham, Auburn"
Cotton Jassid: Insights From Other Regions on a New Pest

Published - February 3, 2026

From: Cotton
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Seedling emergence
Valor Injury Peanut Notes No. 60 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Seedling with J Rooting
Seedling Emergence Peanut Notes No. 59 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanut seedling emerged on April 29 when planted April 16
Peanuts and Thrips Peanut Notes No. 58 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
Seedbeds prepared near Oak City NC
Beds with Loose Soil and Inoculant Peanut Notes No. 57 2026

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Peanut
EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden
Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Forage plots
Forage recovery agent-only in-service training

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Forages
Decorative banner with a dark green background featuring illustrated strawberries, white flowers, and foliage framing the text “2026 NCSU Strawberry Field Day” in large cream-colored lettering.
NCSU Strawberry Field Day on May 6 at Castle Hayne

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Close-up of a green tobacco leaf showing two circular brown lesions with distinct concentric rings and yellow halos; one lesion has a cracked center, characteristic of target spot symptoms.
2025 Fungicide Treatments for Target Spot in NC Flue-Cured Tobacco

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Sprayer spraying apple trees
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 28, 2026

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Small Farms extension field day flyer
Small Farms Field Day

Published - April 28, 2026

From: Food Business
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