NC Cooperative Extension Updates


SOYBEAN/CORN/WHEAT MEETING, Mar 5, 6 pm Epsom Fire Dept.
There will be a Soybean/Corn/Wheat production meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Epsom Fire Department.  This meeting will provide you with an update on field crop management strategies for 2015, and we will spend some time discussing insect management in soybeans.  Dr. Dominic Reisig, Dr. Wes Everman and Dr. Ron Heiniger will be on hand to give updates and answer questions. There will be a sponsored meal and two hours of pesticide credit in categories MNDOX.
Epsom Fire Department, 8120 NC 39 Hwy South, Henderson NC 
Call the County Extension at (252) 257-3640 or 252-438-8188 by March 2nd to register!
RESPIRATOR FIT TEST
You will have the opportunity to be fit tested at the Cooperative Extension Office in Louisburg on February 25, 2015. Call the office by February 20th at 919-496-3344 to set up a 20-minute appointment to complete the test. The cost for the test will be $35.00. You must also complete an online medical questionnaire ($35 fee) or bring medical clearance documentation from your own doctor. Call for complete details
 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITY
On March 10th, 10 am to 2 pm, you will have the opportunity to dispose of unneeded pesticides. This collection event, co-sponsored by Franklin County Cooperative Extension and NCDA&CS, will be held at the Farmers Market in Louisburg. Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted at this amnesty collection event, including banned and outdated pesticides.  For pesticides with unreadable or missing labels, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office for instructions.  Please save any portion of the label to help identify the material so you can be assisted with disposal.  Unknown materials cannot be accepted. For gas cylinders or containers greater than 5 gal in size, please contact the Extension Office before the Collection Day for special instructions and information.  For tips on transporting the pesticides safely to the Collection event, contact the Franklin County Extension Office at 919-496-3344.  T
FARM BILL DECISION TIME FOR FIELD CROP FARMERS!
The deadline is fast approaching to update yield records and reallocate basis! These are IMPORTANT decisions that you will have to live with for at least the duration of this farm bill, and likely beyond. The friendly staff at the USDA Farm Service Agency can help you evaluate different scenarios to choose the one that makes most sense for your operation. I can also demonstrate a website that allows you to evaluate your options. Don’t let the deadline slip by without at least considering the options!