APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is issuing a final rule outlining the …
Animal Agriculture
2018 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show Results
The NC 4-H Horse Program was well represented across all divisions at the recent Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships …
Time to Start Planning for Fall Planting of Cool-Season Forages
If you are planning to establish cool-season forages, either annual or perennial, consider starting to make arrangements now (i.e., …
Stockpiling and Pasture Renovation
There is a season for sowing and a season for harvesting. This is a foundational concept for farmers. Although …
2019 Executive Farm Management Program Registration Is Now Open
Registration for 2019 Space is limited. Apply today! Register through the online application. You must complete the entire application at one time (saving …
New Extension Faculty: Prafulla Regmi
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Prafulla Regmi to the faculty on June 1. We asked Regmi a …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register here for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours …
Poultry Science Summer Institute
The Poultry Science Summer Institute will be held June 24-28, 2018. The institute is a five-day, four-night conference and …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Common Sense Grazing
We all can agree it has been a dry spring and summer. Some areas have been drier than others, but …
Beekeeping School Announced
The Caldwell County Beekeepers Association will host a beekeeping course in March. This course is designed to teach beginning beekeepers …
Blue Ridge Women in Ag Announces Grant
Boone, North Carolina – Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is calling for proposals for the 2015 Mary Boyer …
Farm School Develops Successful, Sustainable Farms
Are you interested in a small farm operation of your own? Ever wondered how to get started? Looking to …
Farm School Summit - August 28
Considering starting a small farm venture? Want to learn more about sustainable farming methods, small scale livestock and produce …
Organic Gardening
Ask any gardener what they consider to be organic gardening, and you’ll hear a variety of answers. If you …
Connecting With Local Foods in Caldwell County
Last week, I talked about some of the benefits of eating local. This week, I want to discuss how …
The Benefits of Being a Locavore
Are you a locavore? The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a locavore as someone who eats foods grown locally whenever possible. There …
2014 Federal and North Carolina Tax Law Changes
Introduction Recent tax legislation at both the federal and North Carolina levels may affect farmers and rural land owners. The …
Horse Industry Promotion Referendum
Horse and other equine animal owners/lessors will vote across the state on March 11, 2014 to determine whether to …
Retail Ready for Local Food Workshop
Date: March 5th 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Where: …
Pesticides, Bats, and Hickory Horned Devil
Well, it has been another exciting week at the Caldwell Extension Center. I have a few interesting questions to …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Forage Quality Indices for Selecting Hay
This publication provides an overview of the differences in forage quality by reviewing a summary …
1 week ago
Horse Flies and Deer Flies
This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying horse and deer flies and how to control them.
1 week ago — Biting and Stinging Pests
Commercial Emu Production
This publication discusses commercial emu production. Topics covered include getting started with an emu business, …
2 weeks ago
Phosphorus Management for Land Application of Biosolids and Animal Waste
This publication addresses nutrient management concerns as they relate to land application of animal wastes, …
3 weeks ago — SoilFacts
Nitrate Management in Beef Cattle Production Systems
This publication describes how to avoid high nitrate in forages, and how to manage high …
10/18/18
Warm-Season Perennial Forages Conserved as Hay: Nutritive Value and Quality
This bulletin brings together 18 independent experiments that address aspects of nutritive value and quality …
10/17/18
Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks
This publication is targeted toward small producers who may be contemplating entering into egg sales …
9/26/18
2018 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
9/25/18