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2026 Pesticide Safety School in Lenoir, NC

The spring 2026 Pesticide Safety Schools are for those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register for a Pesticide Safety School,please go online. LENOIR, NC – APRIL…

3 brown and white cows staring at camera

Beef Is Big in the United States

The US produces more beef, exports more beef, and consumes more beef than any other country in the world. In 2024, US farmers sold $112 billion worth of cattle. This put more dollars into farmers’…

4-H Fall Fest

4-H Fall Fest Caldwell County Fairgrounds Friday, October 24 | 6-8 PM Hosted by Caldwell County 4-H in partnership with South Caldwell FFA, West Caldwell FFA, and Lincoln County 4-H Mobile Farm.…

2025 Caldwell County Beginning Beekeeper School Announced!

Learn the art of beekeeping and help our Pollinators Thrive! Sign up at the Beekeepers Association website Call President:Luba Skibo (828-569-0840) with any questions!Sponsored by Caldwell County…

Mountain Horticulture Field Day 2024

Join us on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center for the Mtn. Hort. Field Day 2024 as we celebrate 75 years of Research & Extension in western…

Western Piedmont Corn Variety Trail 2023

Since the USDA's first corn yield records in 1866, there have been significant advancements in corn production. Initially averaging 26 bushels per acre, corn yields have steadily increased, thanks…

Tanner Collier and his internship at the Biltmore House.

Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders: The Vital Role of Agriculture Education in High Schools

In a recent interview, I had the privilege of reconnecting with a former student of mine, Tanner Collier, whose journey through high school agriculture education had a profound impact on his academic…

The bright pink patch is evident in this picture taken at 60 feet above the ground.

Unseen Potential of Drones in Livestock Management

As a child, the dream of soaring above the world and observing life from above was captivating. Today, this dream is a reality through Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones. The incredible…

Coping With Dry Conditions: Essential Grazing Management Tips for Caldwell County's Livestock Farmers

If your fields and pastures seem a little more bare than usual, you're not alone. Anyone with grazing animals has noticed the lack of rain we've been experiencing. As we prepare for winter, it's…

Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Real-World Agricultural Challenges

In the world of farming and agriculture, innovation is key to ensuring bountiful harvests and economic sustainability. One individual who stands in this area is Jason Ward, a researcher at NC State…