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 …
Animal Agriculture
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. …
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 …
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 …
Paycheck Protection Program: Round III
Round III of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been announced and begins this week. Additional detail can be …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
2020 NC Dairy Winter Management Series Recordings Available
The 2020 North Carolina Dairy Winter Management Series consisted of three monthly webinars from October through December. Each webinar was …
Research Brief: Evaluation of Sprigged Bermudagrass Cultivars in Spray Fields
There are several vegetatively propagated bermudagrass cultivars readily available to producers in North Carolina; a.k.a., sprigged bermudagrass cultivars. We …
Sign Up Deadline for DMC Coverage and CFAP 2 Approaching
The enrollment period is currently open at your local FSA office to sign up for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) …
Composting Turns Swine Lagoon Sludge to Landscaping Products
The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services herein is solely for …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
2020 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Ind Overall Sr Team Overall Sr Ind Meat Goats Sr Team Meat Goats Sr Ind Sheep Sr Team Sheep Sr Ind Cattle Sr …
Save-the-Date (Jan. 25, 2021) - Agent Training
Registration details will be available soon. Delivery will be through Zoom. Forage and Grassland Management Agent Training January 25, 2020, from …
Web-Based Guide to Plants Poisonous to Livestock
Questions about potential toxicity to livestock from several plants are a year-round topic. Sometimes the grazing animal has the opportunity to …
Another Risk Management Webinar, Oct. 27 With Dr. Marin Bozic
Penn State University is hosting a free webinar on October 27, 2020, at 2 p.m. featuring Dr. Marin Bozic, …
Online Training for Feeders in English and Spanish From Cornell - FREE!
Cornell is offering a two-part online program that will be presented in separate English and Spanish sessions specifically designed …
Increasing Number of Grazing Days During Winter by Using Stockpiled Tall Fescue
Frequently referred to as “standing hay” or “autumn-accumulated forage,” stockpiling is a forage management practice to accumulate late summer …
Video: Controlling Pasture Weeds
A healthy pasture, i.e., well established, uniform ground coverage, with adequate height management during and after defoliation, is your …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
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
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
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