Blossom Blight on Peaches
Blossom Blight on Peaches By: David F. Ritchie; Extension Plant Pathologist – NC State University Blossom blight (caused by Monilinia fructicola that …
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Mock FDA Pack House Inspection
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2019 North Carolina Peach Growers’ Annual Meeting Agenda
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Moore County Center, Carthage TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 PRESIDING…Mr. Stephen Greene, President, NC Peach Growers’ Society 8 a.m. Registration, Coffee, and Doughnuts 9 …
NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Join us for the 2019 Annual Meeting! The agenda will also feature a “Buyer Panel”, with representatives from various …
Tree Assistance Program
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NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
CONTACT Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public Affairs 919-707-3004 or email at andrea.ashby@ncagr.gov RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has …
Sandhills Research Station to Host Peach Field Day July 11, 2018
The Sandhills Research Station will host the NC State University Peach Field Day on Wednesday, July 11, from 4:00-8:00 …
Update: Dr. Mike Parker in Recovery
Dr. Mike Parker is continuing to recover from his accident. He has had several surgeries to his right leg …
Dr. Mike Parker, NCSU Fruit Tree Specialist, Seriously Injured in Equipment Accident
Dr. Mike Parker was seriously injured Wednesday when the lift in which he was pruning pecans toppled over. He …
Update: New Tifone Dealer
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Airblast Sprayer Survey for Fruit, Nut, and Nursery Growers
A long-time allied supplier, Leinbachs, Inc. closed very suddenly. Many growers who use them are unaware of this if …
Fall Is the Best Time to Begin Orchard Weed Control
On Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Dave Harmening with Orchard Rite Wind Machines sponsored a meal in Candor for peach …
Peach Orchard Frost Protection and Weed Management
A workshop on peach orchard frost protection and weed management will be held Wednesday, August 16, at the Candor …
Peach Grower Society Annual Meeting January 24, 2017
Join the NC Peach Growers Society for their annual meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The meeting will be …
NCPGS Offers Sponsorship to Annual Meeting
To honor Roger Galloway, a long time county agent who passed away in November 2016, the North Carolina Peach …
NC Peach Growers' Society 2016 Annual Meeting
Want peaches? Peach growers both new and experienced are invited to attend the 2016 NC Peach Growers’ Society Annual …
It's Quite a 'Contender': Peach Receives Prestigious Award
NC State’s Peach introduction ‘Contender’ receives 2014 American Society for Horticultural Science Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award. Find out how ‘Contender’ …
Peach Growers to Receive Clarfication on Assessment
Some growers who received the peach assessment reporting form earlier this December were understandably confused. The form seemed to …
Ballot for First Annual Peach Assessment in Growers' Mailboxes
Last April, peach growers from across the state voted to establish an assessment on the state’s peach production. The …
Referendum Passed by NC Peach Growers
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