Hyde County Extension - Agriculture

06/03/2026

An exciting project is taking shape in Hyde County to help farmers better prepare for flooding and protect crops, equipment, and farmland during severe weather events!

Through a partnership between North Carolina State University, East Carolina University, SAS, N.C. Cooperative Extension, and local farmers, new sensor technology and predictive tools are being developed to provide an early warning system for flooding in Eastern North Carolina. The goal is to give farmers real-time information so they can make informed decisions before flooding occurs.

In Hyde County, researchers are also collecting real-time saltwater intrusion data through sensors that monitor water levels, salinity, and soil conditions. This information is helping us better understand how salt moves through agricultural fields and drainage systems, how flooding and drought influence salinity, and what farmers may need to do to protect crop productivity in a changing environment.

Hyde County is serving as an important location for testing and improving this technology while helping researchers address one of our region’s biggest agricultural challenges—saltwater intrusion.

Check out this Spectrum News story to learn more about the project and hear from local partners involved in the effort. ⬇️

A high-tech collaborative project in North Carolina aims to arm farmers with advance flood warnings.

05/21/2026

If you farm in Hyde, Beaufort, Tyrrell, and/or Washington County please take ten minutes to complete this survey!

Beaufort County Cooperative Extension-Agriculture
Washington County Extension - Agriculture
Tyrrell County NC Cooperative Extension

Farmers in Eastern North Carolina know firsthand the challenges that flooding and water management can create for agricultural operations. This survey is an important opportunity for local growers to…

04/28/2026

We need your help! Hyde County is developing a Resilience Strategy and updating its CAMA Land Use Plan to better prepare for future coastal flooding and strengthen our community.
Please take a few minutes to share your experiences in the public survey at https://forms.office.com/e/PAqcxh8Eiz

Visit https://resilienthydecounty.com/to learn more and provide input on the Hyde County Community Experience Map or submit your favorite photo of places you love in Hyde County

04/23/2026

In an effort to support North Carolina growers during the current drought conditions NC Cooperative Extension has written and gathered some important guidance information for field crop and livestock…

04/23/2026

Guidance for NC row crop growers on fertilization during drought: why lime and dry P/K need moisture, don't reapply, and the importance of starter N for corn.

04/17/2026

Request Counseling ServicesThe North Carolina Agromedicine Institute Farm Stress Counseling program connects agricultural producers, workers, and families to local mental health services.Counseling and behavioral health services are made possible with support from the NC To***co Trust Fund Commissio...

04/15/2026

Think About Thrips Management Before Planting Cotton

With planters rolling soon, growers should think about thrips management now.This article will cover 1) the Thrips Infestation Predictor and 2) insecticide management best practices, including…

04/08/2026

This project leverages the strengths and expertise of everyone involved and creates opportunities to learn from one another throughout the process. This has resulted in a project that has the potential to be incredibly impactful for Hyde County growers!

North Carolina farmers face threats from flooding, increased soil salinity and saltwater intrusion that destroy crops, endanger livestock and damage expensive farm equipment. The NC State Plant Sciences Initiative, ECU and SAS are exploring affordable, agricultural sensors to deliver data-driven ins...

03/31/2026

Hyde County is developing a Resilience Strategy for Lake Landing and updating the countywide Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Land Use Plan. Both plans will help
the County prepare for and adapt to future coastal flooding risks, identify actions that will make our community stronger, and guide growth and investment in Hyde County. You can learn more on the planning website, www.ResilientHydeCounty.com.

We need public input to help ensure these plans truly reflect Hyde County residents and accurately capture challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions! Here are some
ways you can get involved:

-Respond to the Public Survey
-Share things you love and challenges you have as a resident of Hyde County on the Hyde County Community Experience Map
-Submit photos of your favorite places in Hyde County to be featured in the Land Use Plan
-Share the plan website and these input opportunities with your friends and neighbors!

https://resilienthydecounty.com/