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Cover photo for Fall Armyworm

Fall Armyworm

This year there have been many reports of fall army worms damaging pastures and lawns. As the name suggests, …

Cover photo for Grass Tetany in Cattle

Grass Tetany in Cattle

With spring weather comes new grass growth and along with it the potential for grass tetany for cattle. Also …

Horse in Mud, Mud, Horses, Winter Mud, Hooves, Union County, North Carolina

Winter Mud and Horse Health

Winter brings lots of rain and snow to North Carolina. While the snow can be beautiful what it leaves …

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Careers in the Livestock Industry

Did you know there are many career opportunities available to work with Livestock? I always loved animals growing up, …

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October - We Grow Union County

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As the leaves have begun to change and the second month of Fall has come and gone, N.C. Cooperative …

We Grow Union County

Growing Community

August and September provided several opportunities for celebration and involvement in Union County. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County …

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Mixing Fans in Poultry Houses

This publication discusses the use of mixing fans to regulate the temperature of poultry houses …

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Food Safety Modernization Act Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Food for Animals and COVID-19

How existing facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on personal hygiene and sanitation can be adapted …

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Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation

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Though impossible to measure the incidence of neighbor complaints against farmers, North Carolina public policy …

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This publication discusses appropriate fertilizer application for forages in North Carolina.

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Poultry Litter Amendments

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