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Black Cows Standing Near Hay Bales

Reducing Hay Waste

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

Cover photo for Livestock Newsletter

Livestock Newsletter

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

Barred Rock Hen

Union County 4-H Chicken Project!

Union County 4-H is excited to offer a chicken project opportunity for youth interested in livestock and poultry. For …

cows grazing in field

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

Area with rooted plants to be clipped must be identifed

Quantifying Pasture Productivity

This publication discusses methods to measure the amount of grass available for grazing to help …

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Asian longhorned tick female

Longhorned Tick

The longhorned tick (previously called the 'Asian longhorned tick') is an invasive tick spreading throughout …

3 weeks ago
Black cattle graze pasture between rows of trees in CEFS silvopasture. Temporary electric fence holds cattle in a specific part of pasture.

Silvopastures: Forage Productivity and Microclimate

This publication provides a general overview of silvopastures and discusses the results of forage productivity …

2/29/24
Graphical representation of swine farms and forestland in SE NC

Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application

Applying swine manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help swine producers manage …

2/15/24
Graphical representation of pine plantations in Duplin County

Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application

Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …

2/15/24
Map overlayed with dots indicating locations of Swine farms (purple) and various forestland cover type

Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization

Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …

2/15/24

2024 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual

This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

2/14/24
Livestock grazes on a grass-clover pasture. Bees forage on clover blossoms.

Frost-Seeding Clovers into Tall Fescue Pastures

This publication provides information about the practice and benefits of frost-seeding clovers into established tall …

2/9/24