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Login NC State Extension Publications Numbered Publications, Factsheets, Hard Copy Documents, Authoritative Sources & more … Search All Publications Search Search Toggle navigation Menu Browse By Category 4-H Youth Development Agriculture & Food Animal Agriculture Aquaculture Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf Community Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Farm Health & Safety Field Crops Food Safety & Processing Forest Resources Health & Nutrition Home & Family Lawn & Garden Local Foods Pest Management Soil, Water & Air Specialty Crops All Categories Browse By Department 4-H Youth Development Agricultural & Human Sciences Agricultural & Resource Economics Animal Science ANR/CRD Applied Ecology Biological & Agricultural Engineering Crop & Soil Sciences Entomology & Plant Pathology Extension Administration Extension Information Technology Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences Forest Biomaterials Forestry & Environmental Resources Horticultural Science Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Prestage Poultry Science Wood Products Extension All Departments Browse By Collection 2017 Southeastern US Pest Control Guide for Nursery Crops and Landscape Plantings 2024 Cotton Information 2024 Flue-Cured Tobacco Guide 2024 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual 2024 Peanut Information Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food Gardening Handbook Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina Extension Agents Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension Guide to Mycotoxins Commonly Found in Animal Feeds How to Manage a Successful Bee Hotel Insect and Related Pests of Flowers and Foliage Plants Insect and Related Pests of Shrubs Insect and Related Pests of Vegetables North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook North Carolina Organic Commodities Production Guide North Carolina Soybean Production Guide North Carolina’s Forest and Forest Products Industry by the Numbers Southeast Regional Caneberry Production Guide The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide All Resources Publications in Additional Languages Spanish English Notify me when new publications are added. Featured Quantifying Pasture Productivity By: Miguel Castillo 2024 This publication discusses methods to measure the amount of grass available for grazing to help farmers better manage their fields and animals. It covers techniques like hand-clipping and indirect methods such as using tools to estimate grass height. Estimating forages is important for ensuring animals have enough food and maintaining healthy pastures. Forage Management Forage Production System Forage Pasture Featured Mitigating Zinc and Copper Toxicity in North Carolina Soils By: Steph Kulesza , Nathan Khot , Luke Gatiboni , Marissa Cohen 2024 This publication discusses how excess zinc and copper from animal manure can lead to soil toxicity and harm crops in North Carolina. It covers where zinc and copper come from, potential harmful effects, and ways to prevent toxicity. Management strategies include soil testing, accurate manure application, record-keeping, and adjusting animal feed. Mitigation methods like soil turnover and pH modification are also discussed. Nutrient Management Soil Management Soil Nutrient Soil Contaminant Micronutrients Featured Guide to Understanding and Addressing PFAS in our Communities By: Khara Grieger , Katlyn May 2024 This FactSheet provides a guide to understanding and addressing PFAS in our communities, which may be helpful for Extension agents, community members, and others who are interested in learning more about PFAS and their potential impacts. Water Pfas Termite Swarmers - What Do They Mean for You? By: Sydney Crawley , Christopher C. Hayes 2023 Wood-Damaging Pests This publication answers some frequently asked questions about termite swarmers. Termite Termite Control Wood-Damaging Pest Household Pest Grafting and Budding Nursery Crop Plants By: Ted Bilderback , R. E. Bir , T. G. Ranney 2014 This publication provides information on budding and grafting techniques, which can be used successfully in commercial operations. Grafting (Plants) Propagation Plant Propagation Nursery Crop Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide By: Shawn Banks , Lucy Bradley 2023 This publication provides information about planning and maintaining a home vegetable garden. Topics include site selection, soil preparation, and pest and disease management. Gardening Container Gardening Vegetable Garden Raised Bed 9. Lawns By: Grady Miller 2022 This lawns chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook reviews installation and care of turfgrass as well as management strategies for turfgrass problems. This chapter also reviews options for turfgrass alternatives. Turf Management Lawn Care Weed Turf Turfgrass Lawn Turfgrass Pest Lawn Alternative Cool-Season Grass 1. Soils & Plant Nutrients By: Luke Gatiboni 2022 This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and chemical properties of soil as well as the important role organic matter plays. The chapter discusses how to submit a soil sample for testing and how to read the report to apply necessary fertilizers. Soil Erosion Soil Fertility Soil Science Erosion Control Soil Nutrient Soil Ph Ph Plant Nutrients Soil Biology Sand Loam Organic Matter Silt Lime Clay Soil Soil Fertilizer Anion Cation Nutrient Plant Propagation by Stem Cuttings By: Ervin Evans , Frank Blazich 1999 Instructions for the Home Gardener Propagation by stem cuttings is the most commonly used method to propagate many woody ornamental plants. Stem cuttings of many favorite shrubs are quite easy to root. Typically, stem cuttings of tree species are more difficult to root. However, cuttings from trees such as crape myrtles, some elms, and birches can be rooted. Gardening Plant Propagation Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs By: Lucy Bradley , Chris Gunter , Julieta Sherk , Liz Driscoll 2016 In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully provided you choose appropriate varieties and plant at the right time. This publication covers climate, season and potential pests that all affect the selection of what and when to plant. Also included is a planting chart and calendar. Gardening Planting Calendar Vegetable Planting Guide Herb Fruit Vegetable Controlling Millipedes In and Around Homes By: Michael Waldvogel , Patricia Alder 2019 Household Pests This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and management of millipedes in and around homes and other buildings. Millipede Insect Pest Household Pest 13. Propagation By: Frank Blazich , Anthony LeBude 2022 This propagation chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook explains how and why to grow new plants from seed (sexual reproduction) and from cuttings (asexual propagation). Propagation Seed Scarification Sexual Propagation Tall Fescue Lawn Maintenance Calendar By: Grady Miller , Fred Yelverton , Charles Peacock , Jim Kerns , Rick Brandenburg , Terri Billeisen 2021 Lawn Maintenance Calendars This factsheet provides instructions on how to properly care for tall fescue grass year round. It includes recommendations for mowing, fertilization, watering, pest control, and renovation. Lawn Care Turf Lawn Maintenance Tall Fescue Turfgrass Lawn Bermudagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar By: Grady Miller , Jim Kerns , Terri Billeisen , Fred Yelverton , Charles Peacock , Rick Brandenburg 2021 Lawn Maintenance Calendars The following management practices will help you care for your lawn throughout the year. Location, terrain, soil type and condition, age of the lawn, previous lawn care, and other factors affect turf performance, so adjust these management practices and dates to suit your particular lawn. Bermudagrass Turf Landscape Maintenance Lawn Maintenance Lawn Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs By: Lucy...