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Best Management Practices for Agricultural Nutrients
This factsheet for farmers describes ways to control the harmful effects of excess nutrients while …
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This article highlights the difference in grain and fiber hemp seed size and the importance …
Utilizing the NC State University Cotton Planting Conditions Calculator and the NCDA&CS Cotton Seed Database to Make Wise Planting Decisions
This publication provides an overview of the NC State University Cotton Planting Conditions Calculator and …
Utilizing the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Cotton Seed Quality Testing Program to Make Better Planting Decisions
This publication provides information about the NCDA&CS Cotton Seed Quality Testing program and how to …