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 …
Animal Agriculture
Agritunity Conference 2021 Is Going Virtual!
This fifth annual FREE, and this year VIRTUAL, agricultural conference was designed to meet the economic and environmental needs …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A …
Kids, Got Questions About Turkeys?
The National Wild Turkey Federation wants to hear from kids for its Thanksgiving Edition of Juice Boxes & Conservation. If …
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 …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
Note: this news article was adapted from articles written by Jackie Miller, NC AgVentures Program Coordinator. NC AgVentures is an …
State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
State 4-H Livestock Contest October 31 – Skillathon November 1 – Livestock Judging State Contest Agenda Quiz Bowl contest has been canceled. Entries are …
Randolph County 4-H'ers Show Off Their Chicken Coops
Chicken coops are as diverse as the people who build them — and the chickens that use them. Whether you’re …
Local Food Resource Highlight: NC Choice's Poultry Processing Resource One-Stop-Shop
NC Choices, a Center for Environmental Farming Systems initiative in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension, “promotes sustainable food systems …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
4-H Embryology Summer Fun Program
If you’re interested in learning more about poultry and the incubation process, then please join us for this year’s …
Down on the 4-H Farm Virtual Program
NC 4-H is offering so many virtual summer programs, it can be hard to choose. We’re partial to the …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
Kids Connection From NC Egg Association
Did you know that the North Carolina Egg Association has resources just for kids (and educators)? From virtual tours to …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
To help our 4-H’ers prepare for virtual shows we asked Jordan Daigle to come and teach us a little …
Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
6 days ago
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 …
2 weeks ago — 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
Forage Quality: Concepts and Practices
In this publication, we describe the factors that affect forage quality and discuss prediction indices …
11/13/20
Forage Fertilization in North Carolina: Concepts and Guidelines
This publication discusses appropriate fertilizer application for forages in North Carolina.
11/13/20