Food Preservation Series 2019
Join us for a series on the various methods of preserving food. We’ll be covering water-bath canning, pressure canning, …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Respirator Fit Testing
March 7, 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lincoln County Center Noon–5:00 p.m. Call 704-736-8461 to reserve an appointment time! See the link below for information on the …
Use Clover to Provide Nitrogen Fertilizer for Grass
I recommend that you plant clover (a legume) in your yards and pastures instead of using fertilizer. It saves …
Winter Grain Production Meeting: Disease Management
February 19, 2019, 10 a.m.–noon 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton NC 28092 LUNCH PROVIDED You won’t want to miss our winter grain …
Tree Cleanup and Chainsaw Safety Class
February 28, 2019 – 10 a.m. – N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lincoln County Center Training for disaster recovery tree cleanup safety …
How Do Newborn Baby Animals Stay Warm?
My family enjoyed the holiday season. My wife loves looking at all the lights and decorations that are put …
Giant Hogweed Concerns
(Photo: Corey Childs, Warren County Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech) Giant hogweed has been causing somewhat of a stir in the …
Outdoor Cooking Food Safety
Prepare as much as you can in your kitchen: One of the biggest concerns with outdoor cooking is ensuring the …
Do You Have Angry Fire Ants Again This Spring?
Red Imported Fire ants aggressively attack anyone or anything that disturbs them or their mound, as too many Lincoln …
2017 Southwest Piedmont Soybean Trial Results
Gaston County Brand Variety Maturity Herb. Trait Yield (bu./ac) Croplan RX5137S 5.1 Xtend 60.8 Croplan RX4825 4.8 Xtend 60.6 USG 7487XTS 4.8 Xtend 60.1 Pioneer 55A49X 5.5 Xtend 59.2 Asgrow 59X7 5.9 Xtend 58.1 Seedway SG5616 5.6 RR2Y 55.5 Pioneer 52A26R 5.2 RR 52.6 Asgrow 55X7 5.5 Xtend 50.8 Southern States 5511NR2 5.5 RR2Y 50.6 Southern States 5917NSX 5.9 Xtend 48.8 Credenz 6060RY 6.0 RR2Y 45.7 USG 75B75R 5.7 RR2Y 42.4 Cleveland and Lincoln County (averaged across two locations) Brand Variety Maturity Herb. Trait Yield (bu./ac) Asgrow 49X6 4.9 Xtend 45.8 Dyna-Gro S56XT98 5.6 Xtend 45.2 Dyna-Gro SX17869XT 6.9 Xtend 42.7 Dyna-Gro S48XS78 4.8 Xtend 40.2 Progeny 6710RY 6.7 RR2Y 40.2 Asgrow 59X7 5.9 Xtend 39.6 Progeny 5752RY 5.7 RR2Y 38.8 Asgrow 69X6 6.9 Xtend 38.4 Dyna-Gro S75XT26 7.5 Xtend 38.0 Asgrow 75X6 7.5 Xtend 37.0 Progeny 4757RY 4.7 RR2Y 36.2 Progeny 7516RX 7.5 Xtend 36.1 *These are non-replicated strip trial …
Controlling Fire Ants - VIDEO!
Now is the time to get out there and make smart, strategic fire ant treatments! This link will take you …
On–Line Local Cankerworm Training for the Public
Our area in and near Charlotte, has the unfortunate distinction of being the heart of cankerworm activity in North …
Avoid Grazing Johnson Grass During the Fall Frost Season
Horse owners, producers of cattle, sheep, and goats, and all showmen need to avoid grazing Johnson grass, sorghum, Sudan …
NC Farm School 2018 - Catawba River
Make your farming dreams a reality! The NC Farm School program offers business planning seminars which will give you …
Summer Grasses for Grazing: Demonstration Tours
When: Tuesday, August 22 Afternoon Tour Time – 1 p.m., Evening Tour Time – 5:30 p.m. Newton Extension Office 1175 S. …
Grilling Tips
Hey everyone! This is Zach Troutman, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with Lincoln County Cooperative Extension. With the weather …
Biosecurity on the Farm
The day after Christmas my wife and daughter entered a plane at Raleigh/Durham Airport and stepped off in London, …
George A. Stoudemire Scholarship
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lincoln County Center is accepting applications for the George A. Stoudemire scholarship.The Stoudemire gives preference …
Cutting Production Webinar Announced for Greenhouse Growers
Optimizing Rooting of Vegetative Annuals: Maximizing Performance Through Lighting, Temperature, Irrigation and Fertility Dr. Roberto Lopez Michigan State University Thursday, November 3, …
Winning the Battle Against Ryegrass in Wheat
Italian ryegrass has caused significant issues for small grain production in Cleveland and Lincoln counties in recent years due …
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