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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

Top photo 10 ft exclusion fence; bottom 50 to 90 ft fence.

Livestock Exclusion Fencing: Lessons Learned

This publication examines case studies of the livestock exclusion fencing best management practice to answer …

2 weeks ago
Tractor with mower cutting hay

Silages of Native Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality

This bulletin publishes the results of eight experiments that addressed aspects of nutritive value and …

5/15/23
Bull with AA alleles who mates with a dam with BB alleles will parent a calf with AB alleles, one from each parent.

Genomic Testing and Its Uses in Beef Cattle

This publication has been created for beef producers, farm workers, and extension agents as a …

5/3/23
Figure 1. Rotary wing UAV in flight.

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 …

4/24/23
Platform on top carries payload of parts that carries the sensor on the bottom.

Precision Agriculture Technology: Choosing a UAV and Sensor for Agricultural Applications

This publication provides information about unmanned aerial vehicles and what to consider when choosing a …

4/24/23

Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

4/21/23

Sheep and Goat Production for Small Farms in North Carolina

This guide provides an overview of sheep and goat production for small and beginning farmers …

Pasture Grazing Heights for Rotational Stocking

This publication provides information for making grazing management decisions using rotational stocking. It covers canopy …

3/23/23