NC Livestock School & East Coast Extravaganza
Please see the attached agenda and details regarding the 2020 NC Livestock School & East Coast Extravaganza Livestock Show. 2020 …
Animal Agriculture
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 …
2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one-day workshop will give you the tools …
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 …
NCJHA Judging in January
Judging in January Registration Information and Schedule When: January 25, 2020, registrations are due January 10 Where: NC State University Beef …
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute Application When: February 22, 2020, applications are due January 10 Where: NC State University Beef …
Livestock Agents, Directors, and Faculty Win North Carolina Cooperative Extension Awards
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) State Extension Conference was held October 28 – 31, 2019, at the Mariott, Crabtree …
Hen Nutrition and Egg Production With Ken Anderson
Ken Anderson sat down with the North Carolina Egg Association in 2017 to produce videos explaining layer hens and …
Newest Layer Performance Test Final Report Available
The final report of the fortieth North Carolina Layer Performance and Management Test is now available. from the summary The data …
Southeastern Regional & NC State Fair Contest Results
Results from the contests can be found at the links below. Southeastern Regional Livestock Judging & Skillathon Contest NC State Fair …
Swine Transportation & Hunting Laws
Swine Transportation: The law now requires that swine transported on North Carolina highways have “official identification approved by the State …
Poultry ASA Margaret Ross Contributes to USDA Grant: Pastured Poultry Videos Now Online
Imagine that you want to start a backyard flock of chickens. You see the perfect workshop from Extension, but …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
Bringing Industry, CALS Admins, and Poultry Extension Together at Turkey Industry Days
42. According to a popular sci-fi book, that’s the meaning of everything – definitely more sci-fi than science. For …
Get Started With Pastured Poultry: New Video Series
Have you always wanted to raise chickens, but weren’t sure where to start? Do you have chickens, but want to …
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 …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
4-H Animal Shows at the Cape Fear Fair & Expo
The 2019 Cape Fear Fair & Expo will be here before we know it! The Fair will run from …
2020 Perry & Doris Teeter Beef Leadership Institute
Want to enhance your Beef Knowledge? Learn Team Building Skills? Enhance your Public Speaking? Learn about College Opportunities? Make …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Animal Waste Management
- Check Your Hours
- Check your soil and waste reports
- Division of Water Quality-Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
- Understanding Your Soil and Waste Reports
- Upcoming Continuing Education Classes
Forages
- Bermudagrass Management in NC
- NC Ag Chem Manual
- Pests of Forages and Pastures
- Plants Poisonous to Goats
- Poisonous Plants to Livestock and Pets in NC
- Search for your Pesticide Credits Online.
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
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- Dairy Records Management Systems
- NC Cattlemen's Association
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
- NC Horse Council
- NC Pork Council
Publications, Information, and News
Small Farm Management
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
2020 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
12/18/19
Ruminant Preference for Bermudagrass Hay With and Without Exposure to Swine Lagoon Effluent
Bermudagrass hays cut from a swine lagoon spray field prior to and following effluent application …
12/18/19
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
12/18/19
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …
12/17/19
Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks
This publication is targeted toward small producers who may be contemplating entering into egg sales …
11/25/19
Fences for Horses
This publication provides an overview of the factors that should be considered before you install …
11/19/19
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …
11/14/19
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
11/14/19