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Does applying Xyway fungicide (flutriafol) in-furrow at planting negatively affect seedling germination in corn? NC State Extension gives an independent …
Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
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Plant Patch Enables Continuous Monitoring for Crop Diseases
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Using Corn to Your Advantage in Weed Control
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Video: 5-Minute Field Day on Corn Side-Dressing
Is side-dressing your corn worth the work? Side-dressing equipment and technology is emerging to help farmers improve yield. But is …
How Much Nitrogen Should I Use at Top-Dressing?
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Post-Emergence Control of Italian Ryegrass
Before top-dressing we want to terminate any weeds that could compete with our wheat crop. In this short video, …
Video: Post-Emergent Italian Ryegrass Control
Once Italian ryegrass has emerged, we have to change our control strategies. In this short video, Extension Specialist, Dr. Wes …
Webinar Recording: Wheat Marketing and Weed Control
Looking for updates on weed control and grain marketing? The recording of Part 2 of our “Wheat Production Series” is …
Webinar: Wheat Disease, Insect and Crop Management Updates
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Soil: Life Under Your Feet
Have you ever thought about what goes on in the soil? Plant roots and earthworms are probably some of …
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