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
Soils, Nutrient Management & Small Grains Update
Give your county a call or register online! Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by December 7, …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Biosecurity During COVID-19 for Horse Owners
The horse industry – in all fashions – has taken a hit because of COVID-19. Many horse shows have …
Pesticide Recertification Training
There are two separate trainings being offered on September 23, 2020 – a morning class from 9–11 a.m. and …
Beef Cattle Series ONLINE Workshop
Join us online for this three-part webinar series to learn about feed supplementation based on hay quality, managing first-calf …
Selling Local Meats Online Workshop
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension and NC Choices on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. for a live …
Sheep and Goats: Breeding Season Considerations
Happy first few weeks of school to all school-age children!! My five-year-old starts school this year (I can’t even …
A Landowner’s Role in a Stable Food Supply
As I write this article, the threat of continued COVID-19 spread and subsequent disruption to our economy persists. As …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Program to Help Farmers and Livestock Producers
Corona Virus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a program facilitated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and …
Risk Management Basics: What Every Farmer Needs to Know
Agricultural producers make decisions in a risky environment every day. With the Coronavirus Pandemic currently sweeping the globe, producers …
Robeson County Farmers Market Offers Food Box Subscriptions
Our local farmers have been working hard to bring back a strong Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for our …
Risk Management Basics:What Every Farmer Needs to Know
Please see these helpful tips from our Robeson and Bladen Area Agent, Small Farm Management, Nelson Brownlee, and …
MeatSuite: From the Farmer to the Freezer
NC Choices Early Launch of MeatSuite for North Carolina MeatSuite is a brand new site where you can find local …
COVID-19 and Agriculture
I am sure by now COVID-19 and the detrimental effects it is posing to our livelihood, small businesses, agriculture, …
Important EPA Label Revisions: Are You in Compliance?
Hopefully, some of you reading this may recall previous articles on recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revisions to pesticide …
North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 22-28
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies, …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
Kidding/Lambing Season
Breeding season for sheep and goats is usually September through January. The gestation period is five months, so does …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Aquaplant -- Texas A&M
- Aquatic Plant Management
- Pond Management Guide
- Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
Emergencies
Extension Programs at NC State University
Forages
- Bermudagrass Production in North Carolina
- Colorado State University's Guide to Poisonous Plants
- Pests of Forages and Pastures
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
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Newsletters
- 2019 September Livestock Newsletter
- 2020 July Livestock Newsletter
- 2020 July Small Farms Newsletter
- 2020 November Livestock Newsletter
- 2020 September Livestock Newsletter
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2019, March
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Dairy Records Management Systems
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- National Pork Board
- NC Cattlemen's Association
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
- NC Horse Council
- NC Meat Goat Association
Publications, Information, and News
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- NCDA Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
- North Carolina Farm ID
- Reporting Air Emissions of Hazardous Substances from Animal Waste
State and Regional Partners
Waste Management
- Certification Training for Operators of Animal Waste Management Systems
- Division of Water Quality
- Soil and Waste Analysis - Look Up Your Reports
- Soil and Waste Analysis - Understand Your Reports
- The North Carolina Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT)
- Waste Management, Water Quality, and Odor Information
Wildlife
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 …
3 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 …
1 week 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