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 …
Animal Agriculture
One Less Thing to Worry About...
The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
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 …
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 …
Modified Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Operations
UPDATE: In order to comply with the latest NC State University policy, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will now …
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 …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
NC State Vet School Launches Its First Mobile Poultry Service
This press release was written by Jordan Bartel, NC State Veterinary Medicine This is no ordinary home for chickens, but to their …
Survey for Farmers About Internet Connectivity
From the North Carolina Department of Information Technology: The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State …
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 …
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 …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
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 …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Combined IRR form for animal waste records
- FAQs -- Swine Transport Law
- NC Premises ID Registration Form
- Training Opportunities in Waste Management
Extension Programs at NC State University
Forages
- American Forage and Grassland Council
- Bermudagrass Varities for Top Quality and Yields
- Hay Search
- UNL Center for Grassland Studies
- Weed and Control Publications from NDSU Extension
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
Partnerships and Organizations
- Agriculture Marketing Service - USDA
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Dairy Records Management Systems
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- National Farmers Organization
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture of USDA
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
- North Carolina Pork Council
Poultry
Publications, Information, and News
- 4-H Goat Projects
- Agriculture Alternatives - Penn State Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
- Animal Facilities and Behavior - Temple Grandin
- Arabian Horse World Magazine
- Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) Virus
- Goat - Kidding Dates
- Goat - Natural versus Artificial Insemination Breeding
- Horse Previews Magazine
- NetVet - Cow Sites
- NetVet - Small Ruminants
- NetVet - Veterinary Resources for Horses
- Pork Magazine - Business Magazine for Professional Pork Producers
- Test Your Knowledge of Goat Anatomy
- The Boer and Meat Goat Information Center
- The Jockey Club
- The National Agricultural Law Center
- Water Requirements and Safety for Cattle Following a Disaster
Waste Management
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …
2 days ago
Use of On-Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Changes in the interpretation of North Carolina water quality rules and technical standards allow for …
7 days ago — SoilFacts
Poultry Farm Biosecurity Field Manual / Manual de campo para la bioseguridad de granjas avícolas
This pocket-size bilingual field manual in English and Spanish summarizes recommended practices to prevent disease …
2 weeks ago
Keeping Garden Chickens in North Carolina
A guide for urban residents who want to raise backyard chickens. Includes information about breed …
2 weeks ago
Reducing Drift and Odor with Wastewater Application
This publication addresses application techniques that affect drift and odor problems associated with wastewater application, …
3 weeks ago — SoilFacts
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
3/10/20
Guidelines for the Commercial Application of Poultry Litter
A summary of North Carolina rules and regulations governing the purchasing, handling, application and reporting …
3/4/20 — SoilFacts
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
2/19/20