Fencing School
There will be a Fencing School on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury, NC. …
Animal Agriculture
Poultry Processing Demonstration - Lenoir County
There will be a Poultry Processing Demonstration from the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Lenoir County in mid-May. Please see the …
Field Notes: Extension ASAs and Faculty Give Calibration Demos
If you aren’t an active farmer, you might think spring has just finally sprung – but for North Carolina …
Defend the Flock Biosecurity Program From USDA
PDPS is proud to partner with USDA APHIS to support the Defend the Flock public education program. New resources, …
On-Farm Poultry Processing Regional Seminar - Louisburg
Learn about poultry processing from NC State Extension experts and partners. View the full program. Location 1950 East River Rd., Louisburg, NC …
DEQ Issues General Permits for Swine, Cattle, and Wet Poultry
On April 12, 2019, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued three general permits for animal operations: Swine …
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, …
Coastal Plains Junior Livestock Show & Sale Registration
Registration is now open for the 79th Annual Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale! This year the show will …
Animal Feeding Operations Draft General Permits
Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Megan Thorpe Date: January 30, 2019 Phone: 919-707-8670 RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced two meetings …
Apply Now for USDA Internships!
Are you a high school senior up to a graduate student looking for a great internship opportunity? USDA has …
2019 Coastal Plains Chicken Project
Registration for the 2019 Coastal Plains Chicken Project is here! This project is for 4-H and FFA members who …
NC 2019 Draft Swine General Permit Comment Deadline: Dec. 21
The deadline for submitting comments on the draft proposed NC swine general permit has been extended to Dec. 21, …
New Extension Associate: Mary Fosnaught
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Mary Fosnaught to the faculty on October 3, 2018. We asked Fosnaught …
Talking Turkey at the N.C. State Fair
If you’ve been following the 2018 Youth Market Turkey Show, you know it was part of a record-breaking year …
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 …
Register for 4-H Goat Show at the 2018 Cape Fear Fair & Expo!
In this year’s 4-H Goat Show, youth will participate in a rotational goat clinic to learn more about goats, …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
Hay Donation Website
NC State Extension has created a website form for collecting information from those who want to donate hay and …
Hay Alert Website
The Hay Alert website is available to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence secure winter hay supplies. Dr. …
Disaster Aftermath: Damage Claims // Consecuencias De Un Desastre: Reclamos Por Daños
Dear Farming Community and Agents Several things are important in the aftermath of the storm farms. Earlier I have published …
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- Understanding Your Soil and Waste Reports
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- NC Ag Chem Manual
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- Poisonous Plants to Livestock and Pets in NC
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Information Portals
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Small Farm Management
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet describes the nutrient composition of poultry manure and land application techniques based on …
4/29/19 — SoilFacts
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
4/29/19 — SoilFacts
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
Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
This publication will explain your horse’s nutritional requirements, and how careful pasture management can produce …
3/7/19
Water Intake, Sweat Production and Electrolyte Supplementation in the Horse
This factsheet will clarify the water requirements of your horse and provide guidelines for effective …
3/7/19 — Horse Feeding Management