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Open Enrollment: UAVs to Frost-Seed Forages and Cover Crops in Western North Carolina
Following the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, numerous agricultural resources—including livestock handling facilities, row crop fields, …

Bridging the GAP: Technologies to Improve Pasture Management and Winter Feeding
Technologies: Temporary fencing is a versatile tool that allows management of livestock, specially grazing cattle, in the landscape. Bale grazing provides …

Silvopastures of North Carolina and Virginia: Effects on Animal Welfare
Silvopasture is a type of agroforestry system that integrates trees, forage, and livestock under a common management unit. The …

NC Hay Samples Rank High at the Southeastern Hay Contest
Since 2015, forage samples from North Carolina have continuously been submitted to the Southeastern Hay Contest and have consistently placed in …
Forage Establishment Considerations for the Mountain Region
Helene’s pass left many damaged pastures, animal handling facilities, and infrastructure. Bottomlands received soil (and mud) at most likely …

Bermudagrass Production in North Carolina
A new factsheet on production and management of Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L.) in North Carolina has been published. You …
Still Timely to Plant Cool-Season Annual Forages in Western North Carolina
Helene’s pass also left many damaged pastures, animal handling facilities and infrastructure. Bottomlands received soil (and mud) at most …

Disaster Hay and Livestock Assistance Portal
Many herds and homes in western North Carolina have been hit hard by Hurricane Helene. If you are able …

Connecting Land and Livestock Managers - a Community of Practice for the Carolinas (North and South)
Miguel S. Castillo, Associate Professor, Crop and Soil Sciences Department, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Liliane Severino da Silva, …
Considerations for Management of Forages and Pastures After a Storm or Hurricane
Excessive rainfall brought by a tropical storm or hurricane during summer can affect management of forages and livestock in …
Early Drought Management Tips for Pasture-Based Livestock Producers #2
Early Drought Management Tips for Pasture-based Livestock Producers Matt Poore, Seth Nagy, Dale Monks, Miguel Castillo, NCSU Cooperative Extension Due to …

Biology and Control of Fire Ants in Pastures
Fire ants can affect your livestock or hay operation and cost you time and money. Fire ants are well …
Early Drought Management Tips for Pasture-Based Livestock Producers
Early drought management tips for pasture-based livestock producers. Matt Poore, Seth Nagy, Dale Monks, Miguel Castillo, N.C. Cooperative Extension These thoughts …

Fire Ants in Pastures
Current recommendations for fire ants control in North Carolina pastures are provided by the NC Turf Bugs. Please note …

Productivity, Nutritive Value, Nitrates, and Stem Maggot Damage for Five Forage Bermudagrass Cultivars in Spray Fields
Introduction In the coastal plains of North Carolina, bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] is a widely grown forage in land …

Registration Open for Silvopasture Tours
Follow the link Registration Registration is open for the 2024 SILVOPASTURE Tours, North Carolina September 5 (1-3 p.m.), Burgaw, NC September 6 …

Informational Webinar - Climate Smart Grasslands Partnership
Join us on June 11 at 12:30 p.m. Eastern (11:30 a.m. Central) for an informational webinar on the Climate …

Silvopasture Systems in the Southeast
This is a video where Dr. Castillo from NC State and colleagues from Clemson, Virginia Tech, and producers, present …

2024 Forage Webinar Series
Save the date for the 2024 Forage Webinar Series. Registration details will follow. Forage & Grassland Management Webinar Series Once a month …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
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, …
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …
Métodos de Enfriamiento para Cerdos en Fase de Finalización
Esta publicación analiza opciones para abordar el estrés por calor en las operaciones porcinas. Los …
Fuentes de Calor para Cerdos Destetados
Esta publicación proporciona información sobre las fuentes de calor comunes que se utilizan para suministrar …
Cooling Methods for Finishing Swine
This publication discusses options for addressing heat stress in swine operations. Topics include ventilation cooling …
Heat Sources for Post-Weaning Pigs
This publication provides information about common heat sources used to supply supplemental warmth for young …
Poultry Litter Amendments
This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …
Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance
This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …