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News From Weeds

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English Ivy -- Spring is the best time to control this tough weed

Published - March 4, 2024

pinnately compound leaves and seed clusters
Tree of Heaven Control Guidelines

Published - August 4, 2023

in-row, bare soil with vegetation between rows.
New Publication - Weed Control in Christmas Trees

Published - June 23, 2023

Weeds of the Northeast, 2nd edition book cover with feature bullets and plant photos
New Weed Identification Book Now Available

Published - March 30, 2023

oval cotyledons, shallow lobed leaves
Mugwort Seedlings Are Emerging (Yes, Seedlings!)

Published - March 3, 2023

opposite and deeply lobed leaves
Common Ragweed - a Challenging Weed to Control in Fraser Fir Production

Published - August 5, 2022

broad leaves, with indented tips
What Is That Weed? There's an App for That Too!

Published - April 4, 2022

photo of foliage, thick stems rooting at the nodes with subteranean flowers photo credit: J C Neal
Have You Seen Tropical Spiderwort?

Published - November 9, 2021

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2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)  a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquito's Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
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NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Fire blight in an apple tree
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 3, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Peanut seedling that has recently emerged
One-Two Punch for Thrips Suppression Peanut Notes No. 64 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
Planting peanuts near Lewiston North Carolina
Use of In-furrow Products Peanut Notes No. 63 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
hole caused by the feeding of a corn earworm larva
Corn Earworm and False Chinch Bug Reports in Strawberries

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
White tent insect trap in apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 5, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (2026)

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Forages
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Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
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