Insect Control in Forages
Two excellent resources for product recommendations for insect control in forages. Insect Control on Forage Crops (see here) Fall Armyworm Control …
Animal Agriculture
Grass Identification Resource
Identifying different grass species is not always the easiest thing to do. Seed heads are a big identification piece, …
Backyard Ag 101, Phase 2
The COVID-19 pandemic required us to look for alternative methods to present the research-based information you have come to …
Successful Forage Establishment
No matter whether you’re planting a pasture or a hayfield, seed costs can be expensive. Add in your time …
National Forage Testing Association Meeting (ONLINE)
Join us on June 9, 2020, for the Annual Meeting of the National Forage Testing Association. Agenda details are …
Hay Mowing Height
It’s that time of year. If you’ve done any riding around, you have seen a ton of hay put …
Tips for Profitable Forage Production
Here are 6 tips to make your forage production system more efficient. Original article can be found at UT …
Getting Ready for Foaling
Mares that are allowed to follow the natural progression of estrus through foaling should start having their foals soon. …
How to Sample Hay Bales for Nutritive Value Analysis
Hay is defined as forage conserved under aerobic dry or limited moisture conditions. Hay is critical to feed livestock during periods …
Meet Ashley Robbins, Area Specialized Dairy Agent - Commercial Dairy
Meet Ashley Robbins, the new Area Specialized Dairy Agent – Commercial Dairy. Welcome Ashley, we are so happy you joined …
Livestock Producers – Is Your Tick Control Program Ready???
For years, livestock producers have battled external parasites, including horn flies, face flies, biting flies, and ticks. To be …
Backyard Agriculture 101
As we all try to adjust to our new lifestyles caused by COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension is providing new …
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 …
Alternative Forage Sampling Details
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Forage Testing Lab has altered its sample submission protocol. 1) …
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 …
Register Now for March Webinars 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 …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
2020 Piedmont Regional Goat & Sheep Conference NOW Webinar Series
Join us online from the comfort of your home as we take our originally planned conference schedule and move …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
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