Map of NC counties highlighted different colors to depict the various stages of drought.

Turn Every Rainstorm into a Watering Opportunity!

Published - July 16, 2026 Read
Tractor spraying pesticide on field

Mandatory Regulatory Update Required for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators

Published - June 26, 2026 Read
Shrimp, bread, and asparagus meal on plates and table.

Local Ingredients, Spanish Inspiration

Published - June 15, 2026 Read
Brunswick County Water Wise
Landscape Tips for Drought
Drought Monitor Map

News From Brunswick County Center

Family and Consumer Science agent teaching a preservation class series.
Food Preservation Series

Published - July 22, 2026

Avocados and nutrition
An Avocado a Day

Published - July 15, 2026

Staying hydrated in the summer time with no sugar, no calorie drinks.
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Published - July 8, 2026

Summer safety refresher when cooking and grilling
Summer Food Safety Refresher

Published - June 30, 2026

4-H summer camps
Brunswick County 4-H Summer Camps Inspire Learning Through Hands-On Experiences

Published - June 29, 2026

A dense clump with tall spikes of fluffy purple flowers rising above narrow, grass-like green foliage
Plant Showcase- Liatris (Blazing Stars, Gay Feather)

Published - June 26, 2026

Large, circular, green leaves of the Fargugium japonicum
Plant Showcase- Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant, Tractor Seat Plant)

Published - June 26, 2026

Olive oil deviled eggs
Make the Swap to Olive Oil

Published - June 24, 2026

All News From Brunswick County Center

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News From NC State Extension

Scatter plot showing the distribution of 4,955 SNPs across chromosomes 1 to 9, with genomic positions on the x-axis and chromosome numbers on the y-axis.
Center Update: Applying Genomic Selection Techniques to the NC State Turfgrass Breeding Program

Published - July 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Cucurbit downy mildew symptoms on cucumber (Photo, Gerald Holmes, Valent USA Corporation, Bugwood.org)
Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Lenoir County—First North Carolina Report of 2026

Published - July 22, 2026

From: Extension Plant Pathology
a spotted lanternfly adult resting in the branch of a grapevine
First Vineyard Detection of SLF in North Carolina

Published - July 20, 2026

From: Viticulture
tobacco plant from the top with many holes due to herbovory from a budworm in the middle
Hornworm and Tobacco Budworm Activity in North Carolina Tobacco

Published - July 19, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- July 14

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Soybeans
Cyclospora oocyst
Update on Cyclosporiasis Cases and Information

Published - July 17, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the partnership between Kaleidoscope and North Carolina 4-H for the online project record system.
NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Bacterial wilt on tomato
Veggie Disease update, July 17th, 2026

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Image showing a potted plant under neath lights and a camera, the resulting image from this set-up, data gathered and charted on graphs, and then a translation to the field.
Center Update: TurfDetect: Leveraging Polarization Camera to Detect Leaf Wilting in Turfgrass

Published - July 15, 2026

From: TurfFiles
zoysiagrass lawn under heat and drought stress
Managing Turfgrass Under Heat and Drought Stress

Published - July 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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