CCA Training, December 10-12
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive the credits you …
Animal Agriculture
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. …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …
Updated Swine Odor Control Checklist
Today, the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Committee approved an updated Swine Odor Control Checklist. This is the first update …
Beekeepers: Registration Now Open for BEES Academy!
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …
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 …
Small Scale Egg Producers’ Meeting
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for small-scale egg producers on May 23 in Greensboro, NC. Date: Thursday, …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Survey for Small-Scale Poultry Producers
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Chatham County 4-H Poultry Judging Team Wins 1st Place at State Competition
Last summer Dan Campeau, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agent, formed a new 4-H Poultry Judging Team …
Curliss Speaks Feb. 5 at Duplin Agribusiness Meeting
The Duplin County Agribusiness Council will hold its annual dinner meeting on Tuesday evening, February 5, 2019, at 6:30 …
Hay and Pasture Crops Are Eligible for Hurricane Florence Disaster Program
Press release written by Matt Poore, NC State Extension. Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage …
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
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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 …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Info Session about RAFI-USA Farmer Grants November 12 in Pittsboro
Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grants RAFI-USA’s Agricultural Reinvestment Fund Grant Program awards cost-share grants to help farmers and rural communities develop …
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
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- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
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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
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
1 week ago — SoilFacts
Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them
Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. …
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Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A …
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Forage Quality: Concepts and Practices
In this publication, we describe the factors that affect forage quality and discuss prediction indices …
7/26/19
Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application
Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …
3/25/19
Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …
3/22/19
Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
Applying swine manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help swine producers manage …
3/20/19
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for the Broodmare Owner
This publication addresses the effect of body condition on the reproductive performance of mares as …
3/7/19 — Mare & Foal Nutrition