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Right Artificial Intelligence (AI) Instructions for the Right Answers to Your Agricultural Questions

Published - June 3, 2026 Read
Corn field under drought conditions

Should Sidedress Nitrogen Rates Be Adjusted During Drought?

Published - June 23, 2026 Read

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Fertilization Considerations for Row Crops During Drought Conditions

Published - April 22, 2026

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Status of Soil Fertility in North America, Central Asia, and Eastern Asia

Published - October 23, 2025

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Average Soil Fertility Status of Row-Crop Fields in NC

Published - January 30, 2025

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Soil Management for Huricane-Impacted Western North Carolina

Published - October 11, 2024

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New Page Aims to Connect Growers With Sludge Service Providers

Published - August 29, 2023

From: Animal Waste Management
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How the Fertilizer Recommendations Are Updated

Published - June 28, 2023

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Low Soil Temperature and Nutrient Uptake

Published - May 18, 2023

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Does High-Yielding Soybean Require More P and K Fertilizers in North Carolina Fields?

Published - August 22, 2022

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Fungicide Performance Peanut Notes No. 223 2026

Published - August 25, 2026

From: Peanut
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Sclerotinia Blight Activity Peanut Notes No. 222 2026

Published - August 24, 2026

From: Peanut
Close-up of a mature corn ear showing patches of discolored, moldy kernels associated with ear rot, with white-gray fungal growth visible between kernels, particularly on the lower half of the ear.
Corn Ear Rot. Now What?

Published - August 24, 2026

From: Corn
Searching for Brighter Pod Podcast
New Podcast Searching for the Brighter Pod Peanut Notes No. 221 2026

Published - August 22, 2026

From: Peanut
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TSWV Comments Peanut Notes No. 220 2026

Published - August 22, 2026

From: Peanut
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 20

Published - August 20, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Choosing Varieties for Milling Wheat

Published - August 20, 2026

From: Small Grains
Variation in pod maturity peanut
Field Images from August 10-17 Peanut Notes No. 219 2026

Published - August 20, 2026

From: Peanut
Weed escapes
Late Season Palmer Amaranth Suppression Peanut Notes No. 218 2026

Published - August 20, 2026

From: Peanut
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Insecticide Applications Peanut Notes No. 217 2026

Published - August 20, 2026

From: Peanut
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