Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly

08/17/22 • 11 min

The spotted lanternfly has been on agriculture's collective mind since it arrived in North Carolina. We talk with assistant professor and Extension specialist Kelly Oten to shed some light on this invasive pest and the impact it's been having on our state.

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Muscadine grapes have a long history growing the southeast and North Carolina. For everything from whole grapes, health supplements and wine the demand for this thick-skinned product is constantly growing. We chat with Dr. Hoffman to learn more about this special grape, and why everyone is buzzing about it

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Be Prepared For Hurricane Season

Hurricane season runs in North Carolina from summer into the fall. We sit down with Mike Yoder, coordinator of emergency programs for NC State Extension to learn what you can do to be ready, and what the state is doing to handle any situation.
For more info on how you can be prepared please visit:
Hurricane preparedness:

https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/hurricane-preparedness#:~:text=Prepare%20a%203%2Dday%20supply,and%20maps%20in%20the%20car.

Preparedness Factsheets:

https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster-factsheets/preparedness/

Food safety:

https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster-preparedness/