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2026 Fungicide Guide for Tomatoes in North Carolina

Published - November 25, 2025 Read

News From Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - April 6, 2026

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - March 30, 2026

Published - April 3, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - March 23, 2026

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Gala apple blossom with no visible injury to the pistil. This would be categorized as a viable blossom. Photo by Tom Kon, NC State.
Assessing apple bud damage following an advective freeze

Published - March 23, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
A group of people standing around a table full of pots of media, cutting boards, knives, and roots of various native woodland botanicals. This was a workshop to teach propagation.
Our Latest Newsletter-Full of Agroforestry Events and Truffle News

Published - February 21, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
An image of young high density apple orchard. Trees are trained to a trellis and the base of the trunks (lower 2') are coated in white latex paint to minimize southwest injury.
Commercial Tree Fruit Extension Meeting in Henderson County [February 20th]

Published - February 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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We’ve Made an Exciting Discovery in Our NC State University Research Truffle Orchard!

Published - February 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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2026 Southeastern Winter Apple School Postponed!

Published - February 3, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
Photo of the petal fall phenological stage of an apple flower
2026 Apple Disease Update: Petal Fall + Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - April 9, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Forest Drought Response Index Map shading various areas throughout the United States according to their drought level.
Managing Trees Under Drought Conditions

Published - April 9, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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From Mexico’s Oyamel Fir Forests to North Carolina: The Monarch Migration Worth Protecting

Published - April 9, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
A close-up photo of seedlings of kale & mustard growing together and ready for harvest.
Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Learn more and get involved with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC in 2026

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Welcome to the Team, Stephen Ruswick!

Published - April 1, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Bloom on an apple tree in a trellis block
2026 Apple Disease Update: Bloom

Published - March 31, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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March 30-April 3, 2026: Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 29, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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March 27, 2026: Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 26, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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