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Insect Control in Forages

Two excellent resources for product recommendations for insect control in forages. Insect Control on Forage Crops Fall Armyworm Control …

Biosecurity for Youth Exhibitors

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to maintain biosecurity at livestock shows; to protect both livestock and producers. …

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NCSU Online Beekeeping Courses Offered

The NC State University Apiculture Program is offering ‘First-year’ and ‘Intermediate’ online beekeeping courses. The BEES network is a new online …

Calves

Cattle Market Reports

I often receive questions regarding cattle market reports, the link below not only has information regarding NC reports but …

Pitch Pine Farm

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance program on April 17, 2020. …

Horses in pasture

Equine Pasture Management Tips

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is offering various recorded livestock webinars which may be viewed anytime! This video offers equine …

pigs

Considering Raising Pastured Pork?

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems has created multiple educational videos to assist new farmers in raising pastured pork. …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

12/18/24
Graph of seasonal growth distribution pattern of alfalfa

Fertilization of Hay and Pastures in North Carolina

This publication discusses appropriate fertilizer application for forages in North Carolina.

12/16/24

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, …

12/16/24SoilFacts

Poultry Litter Amendments

This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …

12/11/24

Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops

This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …

12/11/24
Photos show the dual use of switchgrass grown as forage and a bioenergy crop.

Harvest Management Extends the Season of Available Switchgrass Bioenergy Feedstock in North Carolina

This publication summarizes the results of multiple North Carolina field trials that evaluated agronomic management …

12/6/24
Months of the year (x-axis) vs. forage accumulation in pounds/acre (y-axis). Growth begins in May, ends in October, and peaks in August.

Crabgrass for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems in North Carolina

This publication discusses crabgrass as a forage and summarizes research findings on productivity and nitrogen …

12/5/24

Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination

Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …