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Flyer for the Common Ground Festival: Community Open House. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ag Center, located at 1880 US HWY 64 E., Asheboro, NC. The flyer features a logo of a sun and a green sprout o

SAVE the DATE! Community Open House 4/11/26!

SAVE THE DATE because you’re invited! The Randolph County Agricultural Center is opening its doors for a FREE public Open House! Come see what’s happening inside Randolph County’s newest community…

Fall Armyworms in grass

Fall Armyworms in Pastures and Hayfields

I have received reports from inside Randolph County and Moore County of forages being damaged by Fall Armyworms this week. This pest is the biggest caterpillar pest that can harm pastures and…

Foliage feeders

Soybean Insect Scouting in North Carolina

Managing insect pests in soybean can be stressful this time of year. Hopefully this short video helps refresh you on how to determine if a treatment is right for your situation. I went through some…

Pesticide safety

Upcoming Private Pesticide Safety Training Opportunities 2024

Private pesticide applicators that have a North Carolina Pesticide License are required to get 4 hours of recertification training every 3 years. 2 of the hours are category X credits and 2 hours are…

Pumpkins being stored in packhouse

Pumpkin Production in the Piedmont

Who doesn’t love a pumpkin patch after a few cool, crisp North Carolina fall mornings? When the weather begins to cool off people immediately get in the mood for autumn. Maybe it’s much anticipated…

Crop scout

Integrated Pest Management: Utilizing All the Tools in Your Toolbox

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a term used widely in agriculture, however its actual meaning is, in large part, misunderstood. North Carolina State University's definition is “socially…

Clearwing Moth

Creating and Managing Wildlife Habitat in Your Yard

Birds, bees, butterflies and other creatures in our environment bring many of us joy and pleasure. Being outside to observe the natural world, even for just a short period of time each day, can also…

Combine in field

How to Safely Share the Road With Farm Equipment

During the Spring and Fall, the volume of farm equipment appearing on the road tremendously increases. Farmers are working hard to plant and harvest their crops in a very narrow window of time. They…

Soybean Field Days

Soybean Scouting Field Days With Pesticide Credits

. Join us on August 16 or 20, 2021, where we’ll cover major soybean insect pest identification, easy soybean scouting techniques, economic thresholds, and chemical control options. Nine randomly…

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Management Strategies for Fire Ants

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 6:30–7:30 p.m., a Zoom class on Fire Ant Management will be offered. The class will cover recommended management strategies for fire ants in residential and…