Research Update: Applying Swine Mortality Compost to Corn
Have you ever heard of composting swine mortalities? This method of mortality processing is gaining traction within the swine …
Animal Agriculture
Peanut Pod Blasting Clinic
North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Hertford County will be hosting Peanut Pod Blasting Clinics to aid in determining peanut maturity. The …
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 …
Temporary Agricultural Worker Bulk Purchases Authorization
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has asked retail grocery stores throughout the state to be …
Guidance on Land Application of Discarded Milk
With current issues in milk markets due to COVID-19, many dairy producers may be forced to dump their milk. …
USDA Requesting PPE Information
The USDA is asking all producers in the agricultural field to fill out a spreadsheet regarding the required PPE …
NCDA&CS Postpones Swine Waste Sample Testing
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is currently asking to not receive swine waste samples for analysis …
Cancellation of Trainings, Workshops, Meetings and Events
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T State …
Small Farms Week Youth Essay Competition
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina A&T State University is celebrating Small Farms Week March 22–28, 2020. The Youth Essay …
2020 Winter Meeting Schedule Announced
The 2020 Winter Meeting Schedule has been set. Below you will find the schedule of events and the corresponding …
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
Due to the number of questions regarding manure application to cover crops within Certified Animal Waste Management Plans, the …
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Updated Swine Odor Control Checklist
Today, the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Committee approved an updated Swine Odor Control Checklist. This is the first update …
2019 Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) Training
There are three opportunities to receive a refresher course on utilizing the Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) in Certified …
Commercial and Private Pesticide Credit Class Offered
Attention Commercial and Private Pesticide license holders. There will be a pesticide credit class held on April 30, 2019, …
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[Deadline: Dec.10] Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
For agents needing training in the area of assessing hurricane-related agricultural losses, please contact Dr. Mike Yoder for assistance. (NCDA …
Meet the NC State University Hemp Researchers
11/27/2018 – Since the NC Industrial Hemp Program’s inception in 2017, several NC State University researchers have dedicated some …
Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
Dear Farming Community and Agents Several things are important in the aftermath of the storm farms. Earlier I have published …
Mass Mortality Composting
NCDA&CS is moving forward with mortality management, regardless of FEMA’s assistance. The Department has been diligently working to sign …
Agricultural Emergencies Hotline
The N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources that can …
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Forages for North Carolina: General Guidelines and Concepts
This publication is an overview of forage species and their use in livestock production systems …
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Consider Breeding Your Does to Target Ethnic Holidays Where Goat Meat Is Part of the Traditional Holiday Feast
Many ethnic holidays include goat meat as part of traditional celebrations. This factsheet serves as …
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Co-Grazing Meat Goats and Beef Cattle Has Many Advantages
This factsheet presents several advantages to co-grazing meat goats and beef cattle.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique
A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.
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Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes
Housing and Facilities for Meat Goats
This publication discusses housing and working facilities that will meet shelter needs for meat goats.
9/17/20 — Meat Goat Notes