NC Cooperative Extension Logo
  • About
  • Meet Our Staff
  • Events
  • County Centers
  • Topics
  • Paths to CALS
  • Apple Insect Management
    • Current Western NC Orchard Insect Populations
    • Apple Insect Management Overview
    • How to Monitor Apple Insect Pests
    • Insect and Mite Fact Sheets
    • Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in North Carolina
    • Walgenbach Entomology Lab
  • Apple Disease Management
    • Apple Disease Presentations
    • Apple Disease Factsheets
    • Comprehensive Resources for Fruit Trees
  • Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast
  • Publications & Factsheets

Discover Extension

Access Publications Explore Topic Areas Read News Visit County Centers Find Extension Jobs

Southern Appalachian Apples

  • Apple Insect Management
    • Current Western NC Orchard Insect Populations
    • Apple Insect Management Overview
    • How to Monitor Apple Insect Pests
    • Insect and Mite Fact Sheets
    • Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in North Carolina
    • Walgenbach Entomology Lab
  • Apple Disease Management
    • Apple Disease Presentations
    • Apple Disease Factsheets
    • Comprehensive Resources for Fruit Trees
  • Integrated Orchard Management Guide for Commercial Apples in the Southeast
  • Publications & Factsheets

Discover Extension

Access Publications Explore Topic Areas Read News Visit County Centers Find Extension Jobs
Several wooden bins filled with red apples in apple orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 19, 2026

Published - October 20, 2026 Read
l

2026 Apple Maturity Program [10.13.26]

Published - October 16, 2026 Read
Sticky card insect trap hanging in apple tree in orchard

WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 12, 2026

Published - October 13, 2026 Read

News From Southern Appalachian Apples

l
2026 Apple Maturity Program [10.06.26]

Published - October 9, 2026

Sticky insect trap with brown marmorated stink bugs on it
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 5, 2026

Published - October 7, 2026

l
2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.29.26]

Published - October 2, 2026

White plastic insect tent trap in an apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 28, 2026

Published - September 30, 2026

l
2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.22.26]

Published - September 24, 2026

Apple orchard and barn in morning fog
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 14, 2026

Published - September 18, 2026

l
2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.15.26]

Published - September 18, 2026

Spider web and insect trap in an apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 8, 2026

Published - September 11, 2026

All News From Southern Appalachian Apples

News From NC State Extension

Line chart tracks North Carolina quarterly stumpage prices by product class and region from 3rdQ-25 through 3rdQ-26, measured in dollars per ton. Four color-coded solid lines representing Western North Carolina and four color-coded dashed lines representi
North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
4-H sewing and needlecraft entries displayed on white lattice panels at the 2026 N.C. State Fair, featuring handmade quilts, clothing, knitted and crocheted items, and decorated textiles. Several entries have award ribbons attached.
4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Publication cover. Photo of a jumping spider. Words read, "Spiders of North Carolina. NC State Extension."
Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Ivy holding prepared dish in kitchen
Partnering for Community Health: Lenoir County EFNEP Ready to Serve Families

Published - October 26, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Screenshot of old header with stamp saying "Expiring"
Updates on the transition to the new Plant Disease and Insect Clinic system

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
TH1 Winter 2027 Flyer
Register Now for TH1: Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Soil in pods after digging
Approaches to Decreasing Soil Associated with Pods After Digging Peanut Notes No. 250 2026

Published - October 25, 2026

From: Peanut
Alfalfa plant
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
Food Safety and Apples. with Safe Plates by NC State Extension logo and NC State Extension logo
Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety
All News From NC State Extension
NC Cooperative Extension Logo

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Where Next?

  • About Extension
  • Jobs
  • Departments & Partners
  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Become a CALS Student
  • Extension at NC A&T
  • Give Now

Let's Stay In Touch

We have several topic based email newsletters that are sent out periodically when we have new information to share. Want to see which lists are available? SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL

Read Our Commitment to Nondiscrimination | Read Our Privacy Statement


N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.


Information on Accessibility

Employee Login