Robeson County Center: News

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Robeson County
455 Caton Rd
O.P. Owens Agriculture Center
Lumberton, NC 28360

(910) 671-3276 Phone
(910) 671-6278 Fax

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Pest Alert... Fall Armyworms!
Posted November 9th, 2009 in Lawn & Garden

In the past few weeks, fall armyworms have been spotted in many eastern North Carolina lawns. Their appearance is much sooner than in past years. This early start could mean a real problem for anyone with an established turfgrass. Fall armyworm caterpillars are not picky and will feed from high-end golf courses and sod farms to new or established home lawns. The adult moths do not overwinter here in North Carolina, but they ... MORE

Bull Behavior and Handling Safety
Posted November 9th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

Your bull is usually gentle and friendly, but it is important to remember that bulls have bad days too. Bulls account for two percent of the cattle population, but they are responsible for more than half of farmworker fatalities and are considered the most dangerous of all domestic animals. Many deaths are the result of farmworkers being attacked, mauled, rammed, gored, trampled, or pinned against some surface. It is important to recognize your bull’s ... MORE

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