Effect of Waterlogged Soil on Preemergence Herbicides in Turfgrass Systems
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Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
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Chatham County Beekeepers Offer an Intro to Beekeeping Online Course
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WNC Green Industry News February 2021
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Pruning Trees and Shrubs Programs Announced
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Virtual Tours of Extension's Pollinator Paradise Garden Will Get You Fired Up for Spring!
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2021 Southeastern Apple Growers Meeting
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Timing of Preemergent (PRE) Herbicide Applications for 2021 – Apply Earlier
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Enhancing Your Growing Practices - 3 Part Series for Small Farm
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View ForestHer NC Webinar Recordings on Managing for Wildlife
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Center Update: Ground Pearl Control
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Center Update: Fraise Mowing Turfgrass Surfaces
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Center Update: Pythium Root Rot
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Center Update: Testing Drought Tolerance
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Center Update: Nitrogen Emissions From Turfgrass
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Center Update: Fungicide Efficacy and Fate
Effect of Management Practices On Fungicide Efficacy and Fate In Turfgrass Systems PI: Travis Gannon; Student: Daniel Freund INTRODUCTION On bentgrass putting …
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