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Cover photo for 2016 Communications Contest Results

2016 Communications Contest Results

Congratulations to all the youth that participated in the 2016 NC 4-H Horse Program Communications Contests which were held …

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NCSU Horse Judging Manual Sales

The 2023 NCSU Horse Judging Short Course Manual (26th edition) features 12 chapters and over 350 pages of information …

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AQHYA World Show Contest Winners

North Carolina was well represented at the recent American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Show Educational Contests in Oklahoma …

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NC Youth Win World Titles

North Carolina claimed back to back Horse Judging Titles at the 2014 AQHYA World Show Horse Judging Contest in …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

(l) Rows of sorghum plants growing in a field. (r) Sorghum fertigated with swine effluent.

Biomass and Nutrient Removal of Sorghum as a Bioenergy Crop

This publication summarizes research conducted in North Carolina that evaluated sorghum's potential as a bioenergy …

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Close-up of crown of Palmar amaranth plant.

Weed Control in Watermelon

This publication discusses weeds common to watermelon and how to control them. Weed management strategies …

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Primer plano de la corona de la planta de amaranto Palmer.

Control de malezas en en el cultivo de sandía

La sandía es un cultivo de gran valor y se deben implementar prácticas de producción …

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Foto a color de campo con camote y amaranto Palmer.

Control del amaranto Palmer en el cultivo de camote

La interferencia de malezas puede provocar grandes pérdidas en el rendimiento del camote (Seem et …

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Coquillo amarillo que crece en una hilera de plantas de camote en el campo.

Manejo del coquillo amarillo en el cultivo de camote

El coquillo amarillo (Cyperus esculentus) es la segunda maleza más problemática después del amaranto Palmer …

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2 graphs with x-axis as timing and y-axes as types of yield.

Management of Palmer Amaranth in Sweetpotato

Palmer amaranth is the most common and most troublesome weed in North Carolina sweetpotato. This …

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Yellow nutsedge growing within a row of sweetpotato plants in the field.

Management of Yellow Nutsedge in Sweetpotato

This publication discusses the impacts of yellow nutsedge on sweetpotato crops and includes information on …

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Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

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