The season continues to be affected by adverse weather conditions. Some areas are too wet while most areas still need significant rain. Below are crop updates from each of the state’s 13 agronomic field services regions. Regional agronomists with the NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division provide on-site consulting services to help growers. For more information on … Read more
North Carolina blueberry farmers in Pender, Bladen and Robeson counties are surveying their fields to assess crop damage from a recent spring storm with hail. Some strawberry growers also saw damage. Spring is a great time of year, but it can also be a tricky time of year for farmers. Late freezes, hail and strong … Read more
Summary: New NCDA&CS program will reimburse growers for food and lodging expenses for H2A farmworkers who must quarantine due to COVID-19. The $2 million in funding for the program comes through federal CARES Act money distributed to states. I am happy to report that this past week we began a new reimbursement program for growers … Read more
With a long, wet winter and now Easter behind us, field work and land preparation for the 2021 crop is in full swing. With the soils drying out over the past week, many acres have been tilled and/or burndown herbicides have been applied to row crop acres. There are still low-lying and/or poorly drained areas … Read more
