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
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 …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
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 …
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 …
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 …
February Q&A with Seth
Some excellent questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week, and I’d like to share three …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers: Take Two
Presenters: Ross Flynn, Left Bank Butchery; Lee Menius, NC Choices Description: Join Butcher Ross Flynn of Left Bank Butchery, and …
2021 Event Sponsors Needed!
The NC 4-H Horse Program has a full calendar of events planned for 2021, and now more than ever, …
NC 4-H Virtual Hippology Academy
This educational series of modules are self-paced and designed to help NC 4-H coaches and contestants prepare for future …
January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The January 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights the upcoming Virtual Horsebowl Practices …
Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
Exciting new program. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8-18. To receive the materials youth must complete the …
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Applications are due on April 1, 2021 Billy Nance Family Application A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat …
East Coast Extravaganza
Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 6–7, 2021 Schedule Rules Entry Form Health Guidelines (Please note you will need to complete two …
Swine Nuisance: Branan Discusses Recent 4th Circuit Opinion in McKiver v. Murphy Brown
In November, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA released the long-awaited opinion in the right to …
Farm Policy: AALA Panel Discusses Farming’s Future Under the 117th Congress and Biden Administration
The American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) recently hosted an online panel discussion on what lies ahead for farmers and …
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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