February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter
The February 2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Newsletter is now available. This issue features the upcoming registration deadlines for …
Animal Agriculture
Lin Walker Brings Applied Research Passion to PDPS and Poultry Extension
photo by Sean Chen The Prestage Department of Poultry Science and Poultry Extension are pleased to welcome Dr. Lin Walker …
Southern Raised and Grass Grazed (NCDA&CS Blog)
The latest piece on the In the Field blog from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
WEBINAR: Defend the Flock: How Avian Influenza Affects Us All
It’s Bird Health Awareness Week! To help you keep your flock healthy, the USDA-APHIS will host a free webinar, …
NC Egg Farming: Forever in the Family and Always in the Heart (NCDA&CS Blog)
A recent post on the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) In the Field blog featured …
VIDEO: Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals...? Defining an Adequate Stocking Rate
Below is a video that has to do with defining an adequate stocking rate for grazing systems. You can also …
Ag Commissioner Troxler to Give Virtual State of Ag Address
photo: NCDA&CS This year’s annual agriculture update from North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will be virtual. from the North Carolina …
Remote Regulatory Assessments of Animal Food Facilities – Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Pilot Study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new fact sheet introducing the Remote Regulatory Assessments of …
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 19
Feed milling outreach goes beyond the resources and stories we create from NC State Extension. We want to help you …
AMSA Educational Webinar: State of the Consumer, 2020
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is hosting a webinar to share insights about consumer reactions to the challenges …
Poultry Science Research Gets Easier to Get To
The Poultry Science Association (PSA) recently moved their journals (Poultry Science and The Journal of Applied Poultry Research) to …
LISTEN: Food Chain Chats Podcast Covers Animal Production Topics
Have you heard? Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production has a new podcast just for animal producers. The …
A Critical Decision for Grazing Systems: The Animal-to-Land Relationship
Two critical elements of all grazing operations are: 1) the number of livestock and 2) the amount of pastureland. …
Calling All Current & Future Farmer Veterans!
Consider participating in this educational conference to learn about resources available to North Carolina Farmer Veterans, gain some ideas …
Farm Credit Knowledge Center to Host Virtual Farm Management Institute
The Farm Credit Knowledge Center announced their annual and highly-anticipated Farm Management Institute will be offered in a virtual …
Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Grants
Grant applications are now open for the second round of grants from the Farmers of Color Network Infrastructure Fund …
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 12
Feed milling outreach goes beyond the resources and stories we create from NC State Extension. We want to help you …
2021 NC 4-H Horse Program Eligibility Card Instructions
The NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual has been updated and reflects all the new rules and updates for …
Employment Opportunities for College Graduates Report From Purdue and USDA-NIFA
Purdue University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) have released the …
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Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.
Making Use of Surplus Milk
This publication provides information on using surplus milk for land application, as a waste product …
1/26/21
2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
1/13/21
Fetal Programming: Cow Nutrition and its Effects on Calf Performance
Recently, a lot of researchers have demonstrated that cow nutrition can impact more than just …
1/7/21 — Animal Science Facts
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This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
12/8/20 — Entomology Insect Notes
Asian Longhorned Tick
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12/7/20
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons
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11/24/20
Forage Quality Indices for Selecting Hay
This publication provides an overview of the differences in forage quality by reviewing a summary …
11/13/20