Yellow-legged hornet

Yellow-legged hornet update

Published - August 7, 2026 Read
Honey bee foraging on garlic chives

What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? September

Published - September 1, 2026 Read
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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? August

Published - August 1, 2026 Read

News From Pollinators

Hive of honey bees with bees clustered and hanging on the front or 'bearding' due to extremely high daytime temperature.
What Should I be doing in the apiary this month? July

Published - July 1, 2026

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Want to support pollinators? Plant pollinator habitat!

Published - April 8, 2026

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Yellow-Legged Hornet on the Doorstep of NC

Published - December 11, 2025

From: Entomology
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Monitoring for Varroa Mites: More Information is Better

Published - September 12, 2025

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Blueberry Pollination: The Role of Specialist Bees

Published - April 18, 2025

Left image shows a rust colored dirt mound with a small bee in the middle. Right image is a wide shot of a nesting aggregation with many rust colored dirt mounds scattered among patchy grass.
Ground Nesting Bees - What to Look for and What Species to Expect

Published - March 5, 2025

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Winter Is a Great Time to Tidy Up Perennial Stems for Pollinator Habitat

Published - February 25, 2025

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New USDA Funding to Help Beekeepers in Flooded Areas

Published - February 13, 2025

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News From NC State Extension

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North Carolina continues winning streak at Southeastern Hay Contest

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Forages
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Beef
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Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety
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Why Are My Soybeans Discolored?

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Soybeans
Peanuts recently dug in NC
NC Crop Update 13 October 20 Peanut Notes No. 249 2026

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Peanut
Extension agent looks over research crops planted in Kinston.
Does Wheat Pencil Out This Fall?

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
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Food Labeling News "As Prepared" and Dual Column Label requirements

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Food Business
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 19, 2026

Published - October 20, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 9 Harvest Quality Peanut Notes No. 248 2026

Published - October 20, 2026

From: Peanut
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SDBII Educational Opportunities Available Now!

Published - October 19, 2026

From: Dairy
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