Chicken Chat Tuesdays With the Livestock Conservancy
March is Chicken Month over at The Livestock Conservancy. They’ve got great content coming out all month on their …
Animal Agriculture
New Research on Xylanase, Other Feed Attributes in Broilers
New research in the journal Poultry Science examines the impact of xylanase, amino acid density and fat levels on …
N.C. A&T Research Team Investigates SARS CoV-2’s Potential to Infect Food Animals
A new research project at North Carolina A&T State University is investigating whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, …
Small Farms Week 2021
This year is the 35th anniversary of Small Farms Week! The week is a way to learn about, and celebrate, …
Backyard & Small Flock Poultry Program From Auburn University
Auburn University has upcoming webinars focused on small and backyard poultry. The webinars are open to all! Upcoming webinars include Backyard …
Lin Walker Brings Applied Research Passion to PDPS and Poultry Extension
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science and Poultry Extension are pleased to welcome Dr. Lin Walker to the department …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Webinar: Whole Food Safety in Poultry Science From PSA
The Poultry Science Association (PSA) has announced the launch of a new webinar series. The first webinar, “Government, Industry, and …
Cornell Launching New Podcast on Animal Production
Joseph McFadden, Associate Professor in the Cornell Department of Animal Science, will host a new podcast, Ruminate on This. …
Backyard Flock Series: General Backyard Poultry Medical Considerations
The second session of the Backyard Flock Series, hosted by the NC State Extension Area Specialized Poultry Agents, is …
Small and Backyard Poultry Flock Talks From PennState Extension
PennState Extension has upcoming webinars focused on small and backyard poultry. Upcoming webinars include Small and Backyard Poultry Flock Talks – …
Extraordinary Farmer, Extraordinary Eggs
Last fall, Trey Braswell was named a trailblazer by Business North Carolina. The 35-year-old is forging new paths for …
2021 Coastal Plains Chicken Project
The 2021 Coastal Plains Chicken Project is coming! The project combines a youth chicken show and a processing demonstration. Read …
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- NC Ag Chem Manual
- Pests of Forages and Pastures
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- Poisonous Plants to Livestock and Pets in NC
- Search for your Pesticide Credits Online.
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Small Farm Management
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Reducing Odor and Dust Emissions from Fan-Ventilated Swine Barns with a Combined Engineered Windbreak Wall-Vegetative Strip System
This publication provides information about building a simple yet effective system for reducing odors and …
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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
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
12/8/20 — Entomology Insect Notes
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
12/7/20
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons
This publication for lagoon managers and operators describes how to carry out a sludge survey …
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