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Summer of Celebration

This month, UC Extension is thrilled to announce the completion and subsequent grand opening of The Special Events Center …

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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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Managing Summer Annual Pastures

Summer annual forages, like sorghum, sudan-grass, and millets are becoming an increasingly common method of providing additional forage during …

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What About Lime?

When you send off a soil sample to test the nutrient levels in your soil, one of the recommendations …

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Reducing Hay Waste

Feeding hay in the winter can be one of the largest expenses for livestock owners. Consequently, we want to …

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Livestock Newsletter

The winter edition of the Tri-County Livestock Newsletter is here! Information on nitrates in hay, hay storage concerns, and …

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Summer Annuals

As we head into August, the summer heat continues to beat down, causing a loss of productivity in our …

Forage Field Day!

Join us for an evening field day, featuring summer annuals and the research being done here in Union County. August …

Livestock Needs Assessment Survey

Rachel Owens, the Agriculture Extension Agent for Livestock is seeking community input through an anonymous survey regarding livestock needs. …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality

Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …

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Enhancing Animal Welfare and Productivity Through Silvopasture Management

This publication reviews research on silvopasture systems in Virginia and North Carolina, showing how combining …

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Fertilization of Hay and Pastures in North Carolina

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

3 weeks ago

Phosphorus Management for Land Application of Biosolids and Animal Waste

This publication addresses nutrient management concerns as they relate to land application of animal wastes, …

11/1/24SoilFacts
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Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms

This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …

Public Cost-Incentive Programs for Conservation Practices

This factsheet describes public programs designed to reduce barriers for growers wanting to implement practices …

10/30/24

Farm Tenancy: Allocating Annual Rent in Sale Transaction

Though there are no hard survey numbers to demonstrate, anecdotally a majority of rented farmland …