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Vigilance Key To Beat Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberry Crops
By NC State Extension|July 29, 2024
Researchers aim to raise awareness of problematic pest that affects a number of food crops.
Mid-Atlantic Strawberry Growers Under Unusual Pressure From 2 Pests
By NC State Extension|May 22, 2024
Multiple reports indicate corn earworm and lygus bugs infesting various strawberry fields in North Carolina and Virginia.
Battling Brown Rot in Your Peach Crop? Heed These Tips To Succeed
By NC State Extension|June 26, 2023
Recent rain events have brown rot on the rise. NC State Extension specialist David Ritchie has guidance for growers in the fight.
Detection of Deadly Plant Virus Prompts Tomato Seed Recall
By NC State Extension|May 16, 2023
Although there are not yet any confirmed positives for tomato brown rugose fruit virus on seeds that have been deployed to date, precautions being taken.
North Carolina Growers on High Alert for Spotted Lanternfly Invasion
By NC State Extension|November 5, 2021
An established sect of the pest was spotted just 20 miles from the North Carolina border. This is the closest infestation to the Tar Heel State to date.
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