Big Year for North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council's 2020 Annual Conference
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is an international organization made up of 20 affiliate councils in the …
Animal Agriculture
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
Due to the number of questions regarding manure application to cover crops within Certified Animal Waste Management Plans, the …
2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one-day workshop will give you the tools …
Livestock Agents, Directors, and Faculty Win North Carolina Cooperative Extension Awards
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) State Extension Conference was held October 28 – 31, 2019, at the Mariott, Crabtree …
2020 Livestock Show and Sale - April 7 and 8
2020 Eastern Carolina 4-H Livestock Show and Sale April 7 and 8 Sale – 6:30 p.m. April 8 This annual event is held at …
Extension Connections Newsletter
Hot off the press . . . Winter 2019 Extension Connections Newsletter – see link below. Extension Connections 4th Qtr …
Farm Tenancy: Letter Template Available to Timely Terminate Verbal Farm Rental Arrangements
Though empirical data is lacking, it is believed that a majority of farmland acres in North Carolina are rented …
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Nash County Agriculture Award at Farm-City Breakfast
Nash County Farm-City Agriculture Award 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Nash County is now accepting nominees for our Agriculture Award. This award …
Updated Swine Odor Control Checklist
Today, the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Committee approved an updated Swine Odor Control Checklist. This is the first update …
2019 Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) Training
There are three opportunities to receive a refresher course on utilizing the Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) in Certified …
Agricultural Bus Tour to Southern VA
Join us August 8–10, 2019, as we tour farms and ag businesses in Southern Virginia. The tour is only …
2019 Pasture Renovation Initiative
North Carolina Hurricane Relief Fund Pasture Renovation Initiative Applications due by 9 a.m. on March 17, 2019 Edgecombe and Nash County producers …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: Discussing Proximity Notice at NC GIS Conference
The 2019 North Carolina Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Conference in Winston-Salem, NC this past week featured a presentation from …
Selecting for the Future
2019 NED Beef Conference Tuesday, March 26, 2019 9:00 a.m. Newcomb Farms Address: 2348 State Road 1770, Zebulon, NC) A good herd starts with …
Amazing Grazing After 30 Years
Amazing Grazing after 30 years. Dr. Matt Poore Department of Animal Science North Carolina State University The Amazing Grazing program was founded …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
Growing Agritourism in Nash County
Are you interested in learning how to start an agritourism business? There are a vast array of farm experiences and …
2019 Winter Forage and Grasslands Conference Series - Jan 25th
Featuring Neil Rhodes, Week Specialist University of Tennessee and Kathy Voth, Livestock for Landscapes Also local producer profiles, NC State Extension Update, …
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[Deadline: Dec.10] Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
For agents needing training in the area of assessing hurricane-related agricultural losses, please contact Dr. Mike Yoder for assistance. (NCDA …
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- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
2020 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
12/18/19
Ruminant Preference for Bermudagrass Hay With and Without Exposure to Swine Lagoon Effluent
Bermudagrass hays cut from a swine lagoon spray field prior to and following effluent application …
12/18/19
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
12/18/19
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …
12/17/19
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 …
11/25/19
Fences for Horses
This publication provides an overview of the factors that should be considered before you install …
11/19/19
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …
11/14/19
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
11/14/19