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Do You Need a Sports Drink?

The Family and Consumer Science team from N.C. Cooperative Extension here in Brunswick County, along with our Extension Master Food …

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SCAPNC Workshop

Angie Lawrence, our dedicated Brunswick County EFNEP nutrition educator, led a dynamic opening workshop for the SCAPNC in-service training …

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Preserving Food

If preserving food is in your plans for this summer, I encourage you to make sure you have the most …

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Corn-on-the-Cob

Don’t you love this time of year when we can get local fresh corn-on-the-cob? Yum. I just stopped by a …

salmon burger patties being cooked in a skillet on a stove. Extension Master Food Volunteer is checking the temperature of the patties with a thermometer.

Med Instead of Meds

I’ve recently written about how nutrition can affect our long-term cognitive brain health. One of the recommended patterns of eating …

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Armyworms in Brunswick County

It’s that time of year again, Fall Armyworms are showing up across the southeast. Our coastal area gets hit …

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Nutrition and Your Brain

I think we’re all concerned about protecting our brains from possible cognitive issues, stroke, dementia or Parkinson’s. A healthy …

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Today Is National Hot Dog Day!

What better way to celebrate than by safely preparing and cooking delicious hot dogs! If they are not cooked and …

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Got a Cast Iron Skillet?

A friend of mine was downsizing and I “inherited” an old cast iron skillet. This one hadn’t really been used …

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Anthracnose of Pepper

This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of anthracnose of pepper.

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This publication, chapter 1 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, describes the soybean plant …

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

This publication provides information to growers about soybean production in North Carolina. It discusses economic …

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Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Ripe Rot) of Blueberries

This publication discusses Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Colletotrichum sp.) of blueberries in detail. Included are the …

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Soil Sampling Strategies for Site-Specific Field Management

This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning soil sampling. Proper testing allows …

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Starter Phosphorus Fertilizer and Additives in North Carolina Soils: Use, Placement, and Plant Response

Phosphorus (P) is the second most important nutrient in crop production but is often found …

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Stubby-Root Nematode of Soybean

This factsheet summarizes the symptoms and management of stubby-root nematodes in soybean in North Carolina.

Lance Nematode of Soybean

Lance nematode is not a common problem of soybeans, but can cause local damages in …