
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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Collapse ▲The winter edition of the Tri-County Livestock Newsletter is here! Information on nitrates in hay, hay storage concerns, and …
As we head into winter, horse owners face many challenges dealing with the cold weather. Unfortunately, winter can lead …
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Heading into fall means the botflies are active again. If you’ve seen small yellow-gray flecks on your horses, then …
As the interest in farming grows, many people purchase or inherit land only to realize they don’t know what …
How much land do you have? What are your goals for your land? Are there any fencing or facilities already in …
Union County 4-H is excited to offer a chicken project opportunity for youth interested in livestock and poultry. For …
Caring for a small chicken flock can be a very rewarding experience and now that daylight hours are falling …
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
In a few days we will enter into September, Autumn, cool weather, and celebrating honey! September is National Honey …
As we head into August, the summer heat continues to beat down, causing a loss of productivity in our …
Join us for an evening field day, featuring summer annuals and the research being done here in Union County. August …
Rachel Owens, the Agriculture Extension Agent for Livestock is seeking community input through an anonymous survey regarding livestock needs. …
I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I am serving as the new Livestock Extension Agent here …
NC Small-Flock Processing Plants (Producers) Dear Poultry Producer: The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) …
Because of the pending rain this afternoon and extreme cold and wind on Wednesday we have decided to postpone …
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Union County is seeking to hire a Livestock Extension Agent. The agent in this position will …
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
Anaerobic swine lagoon sludge sampling allows operators to determine the nutrient concentration in the sludge …
This publication addresses nutrient management concerns as they relate to land application of animal wastes, …
Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be …
This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …
This short article provides a basic overview of wills, their drafting and utility in disposition …
This bulletin brings together 13 independent experiments that address aspects of fermentation, nutritive value, and …
This bulletin brings together 18 independent experiments that address aspects of nutritive value and quality …