Weed of the Week
This week’s Weed of the Week – Wild Garlic! For more detailed information, contact Taylor Chavis, Extension Livestock Agent, at …
Animal Agriculture
Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies …
Weed of the Week
For more detailed information, contact Taylor Chavis, Extension Livestock Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at taylor_chavis@ncsu.edu. Recommendations for the …
Weed of the Week
For more detailed information, contact Taylor, Extension Livestock Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at taylor_chavis@ncsu.edu. Recommendations for the use of …
Food Safety Hits the Farm
Foodborne illnesses cost the USA more than $15 billion a year, according to the latest United States Department of …
Regional Workshops to Benefit Small Farmers
As farmers try to recover from the effects of record rainfall in 2018, punctuated by Hurricane Florence, one question …
Winter Weeds and Soil Compaction
Most children are writing their Christmas lists this time of the year. I am sure if farmers are making …
Disaster Relief for Farmers
November has arrived, and with it comes the new time change, cooler weather (hopefully), and reminders of all we …
Hurricane Florence Agricultural Program of 2018
On October 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …
Florence Lands Another Gut Punch
Hurricane Florence has left another memorable mark on our region with damage sustained from significant rain and wind over …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Cooperative Extension Helps Small Farmers Learn About New Programs
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the United States rural and farm …
Preparing for the Storm
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. Is your family prepared to cope with an emergency? Could you evacuate quickly? You …
Sheep and Goats: Breeding Season Considerations
I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day! I celebrated with my daughter as she turned 2 years …
An Inside Glance Into the Power of N.C. Cooperative Extension
An Inside Glance into N.C. Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension focuses on three main areas: Agriculture, Food, and Youth. …
Bermudagrass
Hope you have had a great 4th of July! I am extremely thankful for the sacrifice paid, and still …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
Summer Annuals
The past couple of days I have had to make changes to my children’s clothing, because the temperatures seem …
Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies …
Aquaponics Short-Course
Aquaponics Short Course, March 7, New Bern Convention Center Designed to provide entrepreneurs research based technical training in the fundamentals …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Aquaplant -- Texas A&M
- Aquatic Plant Management
- Pond Management Guide
- Sources of NC Aquaculture Products
- Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
Diseases
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
- Poisonous Plants of North Carolina
- State Assistance In Transporting Hay - 2007
Hay
- Hay Alert - NCDA&CS -- Find Hay to Buy, List Hay to Sell, and Much More
- Hay Storage and Feeding Losses
- Haylage
- How to Select Quality Hay
- How to Take a Hay Sample
- Nitrates 101
- Robeson County Hay Directory
- Tips on Selling and Purchasing Hay
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
National eXtension Resources
Newsletters
- Equine News - September 17, 2007
- Livestock News - August 15, 2007
- Livestock News - August 2006
- Livestock News - August 2008
- Livestock News - August 24, 2007
- Livestock News - January 2006
- Livestock News - January 2007
- Livestock News - January 2009
- Livestock News - March 14, 2008
- Livestock News - March 2006
- Livestock News - March 2009
- Livestock News - May 2008
- Livestock News - May 2009
- Livestock News - October 15, 2007
- Livestock News - October 2006
- Livestock News - October 2008
- Livestock News - September 05, 2007
- Livestock News - September 19, 2007
- Livestock News - September 2010
- N.C. Poultry Industry - Spring 2009
- 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
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
- Backyard Poultry Information
- Barrel and Tire Mineral Feeder Construction Instructions
- Index of Poultry Publications
- Livestock and Horse Death Problems
- 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
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2019 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
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