Fraser fir buds beginning to transition from winter dormancy.

Drought in NC

Published - April 18, 2026 Read
Jerry Moody holds Fraser fir branch

The Roots of Leadership: Jerry Moody Wins CALS Award for Excellence

Published - March 19, 2026 Read

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White-tailed deer in the winter snow searching for Fraser firs.
NC State Helps Christmas Tree Growers Deal With Common Challenge: Deer

Published - December 9, 2025

From: NC State Extension
NC State Extension Christmas tree experts help growers producers and consumers Hurricane Helene
Christmas Trees Are Plentiful a Year After Hurricane Helene

Published - November 26, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Cinara Aphids and Christmas Trees

Published - November 3, 2025

Algae on Fraser Fir

Published - September 2, 2025

Lanternfly with red, black-spotted wings caught on spider silk over green leaves
Spotted Lanternfly Creeping Toward WNC

Published - July 15, 2025

Terrific (And Free!) Opportunity for Learning About Land Succession Tools

Published - June 26, 2025

Young fir trees in a grassy tree farm under a clear blue sky
Rust Mite Check

Published - May 23, 2025

photo of scale insect on needle
Native Hemlock Scale Spotted on Fraser Fir

Published - May 13, 2025

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Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 7, 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Peanut plants on May 7 after planting on April 16
Peanut Stands After Early Planting Peanut Notes No. 65 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Peanut
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
stack of rolled sod
2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Fire blight in an apple tree
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 3, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Peanut seedling that has recently emerged
One-Two Punch for Thrips Suppression Peanut Notes No. 64 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
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