Small Ruminant Reproductive Management Webinar
Join us March 11 at 6:30 p.m. for a free webinar on reproduction management of small ruminants. Register at …
Animal Agriculture
Backyard & Small Flock Poultry Program From Auburn University
Auburn University has upcoming webinars focused on small and backyard poultry. The webinars are open to all! Upcoming webinars include Backyard …
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases New African Swine Fever Resource
On February 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology issued a Master Question List (MQL) …
Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden
Do you need soil testing kits? Currently, community members can pick up a soil testing kit outside our office …
February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the upcoming registration deadlines for …
Lin Walker Brings Applied Research Passion to PDPS and Poultry Extension
photo by Sean Chen The Prestage Department of Poultry Science and Poultry Extension are pleased to welcome Dr. Lin Walker …
Southern Raised and Grass Grazed (NCDA&CS Blog)
The latest piece on the In the Field blog from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
WEBINAR: Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All
It’s Bird Health Awareness Week! To help you keep your flock healthy, the USDA-APHIS will host a free webinar, …
NC Egg Farming: Forever in the Family and Always in the Heart (NCDA&CS Blog)
A recent post on the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) In the Field blog featured …
VIDEO: Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals...? Defining an Adequate Stocking Rate
Below is a video that has to do with defining an adequate stocking rate for grazing systems. You can also …
NC State Youth Livestock Science Camp
Youth ages 15-18 are invited to attend the four-day virtual, livestock science camp. Youth will learn more about the livestock …
Ag Commissioner Troxler to Give Virtual State of Ag Address
photo: NCDA&CS This year’s annual agriculture update from North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will be virtual. from the North Carolina …
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 19
Feed milling outreach goes beyond the resources and stories we create from NC State Extension. We want to help you …
A Critical Decision for Grazing Systems: The Animal-to-Land Relationship
Two critical elements of all grazing operations are: 1) the number of livestock and 2) the amount of pastureland. …
Fence Law: When North Carolina Was the "Open Range"
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: the piece below is not news, but rather a sidebar concerning development of North Carolina fence …
Calling All Current & Future Farmer Veterans!
Consider participating in this educational conference to learn about resources available to North Carolina Farmer Veterans, gain some ideas …
Farm Credit Knowledge Center to Host Virtual Farm Management Institute
The Farm Credit Knowledge Center announced their annual and highly-anticipated Farm Management Institute will be offered in a virtual …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and updates for …
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Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.
Making Use of Surplus Milk
This publication provides information on using surplus milk for land application, as a waste product …
1/26/21
2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
1/13/21
Fetal Programming: Cow Nutrition and its Effects on Calf Performance
Recently, a lot of researchers have demonstrated that cow nutrition can impact more than just …
1/7/21 — Animal Science Facts
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
12/8/20 — Entomology Insect Notes
Asian Longhorned Tick
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12/7/20
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons
This publication for lagoon managers and operators describes how to carry out a sludge survey …
11/24/20
Forage Quality Indices for Selecting Hay
This publication provides an overview of the differences in forage quality by reviewing a summary …
11/13/20