NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
Animal Agriculture
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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
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Forage Needs and Grazing Management for Meat Goats in the Humid Southeast
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Fences for Horses
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Reducing Drift and Odor with Wastewater Application
This publication addresses application techniques that affect drift and odor problems associated with wastewater application, …
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Guidelines for the Commercial Application of Poultry Litter
A summary of North Carolina rules and regulations governing the purchasing, handling, application and reporting …
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Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
5/15/20
Controlling Sore Mouth in Meat Goats
This publication offers information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sore mouth, a contagious, …
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Breeds and Production Traits of Meat Goats
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Preparing Meat Goats for the Breeding Season
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