Agronomic Services - Recent News Releases

January 2023
24	Soil calcium, magnesium and potassium – straight talk about nutrient ratios
December 2022
1	Turnaround times for routine nematode testing expected to be long; molecular diagnosis of guava root-knot nematode will be given priority
November 2022
10	Submit soil samples now to avoid busy time and peak-season fees
April 2022
14	Now is a good time to submit soil samples for lawn and garden
March 2022
4	NCDA&CS Agronomic Services staff offer timely fertilizer advice
October 2021
28	Submit soil samples now to avoid peak-season fees
April 2021
14	Optimize strawberry fertility with plant tissue testing
March 2021
17	Understanding agricultural limestone in North Carolina; basic information to protect consumers
February 2021
18	Now is the time for tobacco transplant producers to test float bed water
November 2020
17	User-friendly upgrades made to online sample submission forms for soil and nematode testing
11	Peak season soil testing begins Dec. 1
April 2020
8	How to use previous soil test results for yards and home gardens
February 2020
11	Now is the time for tobacco transplant producers to test float bed water
November 2019
26	Reminder: Peak-season soil testing period opens Nov. 27
8	Agronomic Services Division offers nematode molecular diagnostic testing
October 2019
9	Price to increase Nov. 1 on nematode molecular diagnostic testing
June 2019
17	Study underway to help farmers produce malting barley for breweries
May 2019
21	Agronomist explains the basics of soil pH and lime
April 2019
5	Optimize strawberry fertility with plant tissue testing
4	NCDA&CS agronomist offers home garden tips
March 2019
6	NCDA&CS heavy metal testing not designed for hemp production
February 2019
8	Now is the time for tobacco transplant producers to test float bed water
October 2018
1	NCDA&CS offers soil management guidance after Hurricane Florence
July 2018
12	NCDA&CS Agronomic Services can help ID growth concerns
April 2018
27	Advice on managing fertility in centipede grass
February 2018
5	Whaley named NCDA&CS regional agronomist to serve Southeastern Coastal Plain
5	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist to serve nine Piedmont counties
October 2017
6	Users reminded peak-season soil testing fees go into effect Dec. 1
August 2017
25	Consider soil testing now for fertilizer recommendations for fescue
18	NCDA&CS survey finds soybean cyst nematode distribution wider than previously thought
May 2017
10	NCDA&CS warns of emerging nematode that could impact the state's sweet potato crop
8	Agronomic services help keep Wilkes family greenhouse business blooming
April 2017
7	A soil test can help manage fertility in warm-season grasses
March 2017
20	Take soil samples to know plants' spring fertilization needs
February 2017
27	New regional agronomist assigned to Chatham County
21	Agronomic Services lab making equipment upgrades with peak-season soil testing fees
1	Now is the time for tobacco transplant producers to test float bed water
January 2017
31	Consider applying lime for home vegetable gardens
November 2016
1	Momeyer farmer improves organic tobacco crop with agronomic advice
4	Pugh named regional agronomist serving eight northeastern N.C. counties
4	Mays named NCDA&CS regional agronomist for seven central N.C. counties
11	NCDA&CS encourages agronomic tests to help growers make informed management decisions after flood
March 2016
3	Top soil and fertility tips for spring
February 2016
16	Time to submit wheat tissue samples for spring nitrogen needs
5	Now is the time for tobacco transplant growers to test float bed water
November 2015
5	NCDA&CS reminds users to submit soil samples by Nov. 30 to avoid peak-season fees
July 2015
6	NCDA&CS regional agronomists work with growers of all sizes
March 2015
16	Spring is ideal time for homeowners to submit soil samples
4	Manage strawberry fertilization with tissue testing
February 2015
9	Agronomic testing now can aid tobacco transplants
January 2015
13	Pittsboro resident named section chief in Agronomic Services Division
December 2014
2	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist serving the western Piedmont
September 2014
24	Peak-season soil fee period announced for 2014-15 season
July 2014
14	Hydroponic lettuce takes root in eastern NC
2	Agronomists help Taylorsville produce grower expand
June 2014
6	Users urged to submit soil sample information online
4	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist serving Sandhills
4	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist based at Tidewater Research Station
May 2014
7	Third-graders get the dirt about soil science
February 2014
24	Wheat needs nitrogen in spring; submit samples now
11	It's still a good time to submit soil samples
10	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist for Rocky Mount area
3	New regional agronomist assignments for Catawba and McDowell counties
3	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist for northeastern counties
3	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist for southeastern counties
January 2014
22	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist based at Mountain Research Station
October 2013
4	Agronomic services help identify nutrient problems
September 2013
3	Peak-season soil-test fee coming this fall/winter
August 2013
23	Flax being grown for fiber in North Carolina
16	Soil nutrients depleted by heavy rains
15	Sample fescue lawns now for lime and fertilizer needs
July 2013
22	New NCDA&CS regional agronomist serving growers in northeastern N.C.

Last Update July 1, 2019