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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Soybean Seedling Diseases
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Weed Management in Watermelon
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Winterizing the Herb Garden
If treated properly, many herb plants will survive in the garden for a number of …
Weed Management in Collards, Kale, Mustard, and Turnip Greens
Cool-season leafy greens face a different weed spectrum than warm-season crops. The presence of weeds …
Weed Management in Lettuce
Weed competition in lettuce reduces both yield and head quality. This cool-season crop faces competition …
Weed Management in Okra
Being related to cotton, okra can be a poor competitor with weeds, particularly early in …
Weed Management in Onions
Most commercial onions produced in North Carolina are seeded in the fall and harvested in …
Rotary Hoe: A Blind Cultivation Tool for In-Row Weed Control
Expanding organic grain markets have increased interest in mechanical weed control. Learn how the rotary …