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Spring 2026 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - February 4, 2026 Read
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Attention North Carolina Pesticide Applicators: Mandatory Regulatory Update Required

Published - February 16, 2026 Read

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Supporting Those Who Sustain Us: How Extension Promotes Farmworker Health and Safety

Published - July 30, 2025

From: NC State Extension
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Online Pesticide Applicator Forest Pest Management Course

Published - March 31, 2025

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New Training Requirements for Non-Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators

Published - January 14, 2025

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EPA Releases Pesticide and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox

Published - October 11, 2024

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2024 Private Applicator Commodity Fumigation Category Addition and Manual Publication

Published - May 28, 2024

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Coming Regulatory Changes in Drone Pesticide Application

Published - April 23, 2024

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How Do I Get a Pesticide License?

Published - February 20, 2024

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Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?

Published - November 20, 2023

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Wilmington Pesticide Safety School Tue May 12 — Wed May 13 New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Pittsboro Pesticide Safety School Tue May 19 — Wed May 20 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, 1192 U.S. 64 West Business Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
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Question About USG 500 Peanut Notes No. 67 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
Puncturing of a pod caused by southern corn rootworm.
Vertento Receives Label for In-Furrow Application in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 66 2026

Published - May 9, 2026

From: Peanut
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Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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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
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2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

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NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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