Research Update: Applying Swine Mortality Compost to Corn
Have you ever heard of composting swine mortalities? This method of mortality processing is gaining traction within the swine …
Animal Agriculture
Breaking Down CFAP 2.0
American Farm Bureau Federation released an article breaking down the sections of CFAP 2.0. Relevant livestock and dairy info …
CFAP 2.0 Announced
Today, USDA announced CFAP 2. Dairy operations applying for CFAP 2 must be in the business of producing and …
USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
View the Article Expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Begins September 21 WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2020 – President Donald J. Trump …
Virtual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference
The Pennsylvania Center for Dairy Excellence’s 11th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Navigating the Numbers,” will …
CFAP Deadline Approaching
As a reminder, the deadline for participating in the Coronavirus Financial Assistance Program (CFAP) through the USDA Farm Service …
Dr. Andrew Weaver Named New Extension Small Ruminant Specialist
The NC State University Department of Animal Science has hired Dr. Andrew Weaver as an Assistant Professor and Extension …
Dr. Tom Van Dyke Named New Extension Beef Veterinarian
The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine has officially hired Dr. Tom Van Dyke to serve as Assistant …
Insect Control in Forages
Two excellent resources for product recommendations for insect control in forages. Insect Control on Forage Crops Fall Armyworm Control …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
Links to Webinar Series Recordings From Cornell
Cornell’s Pro Dairy Program and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association offered a 6-part series of webinars in June and …
Ouch in the Milk Checks Due to Negative PPDs, Depooling, Reblending
Negative producer price differentials (PPDs), depooling, reblending – All things that dairy farmers will feel in their next few …
Building the Bridge: the "People Side" of Dairying Webinar Series
Dairy farm families and dairy consultants are invited to a three-part webinar series in July offered through the PA …
PPP Loan Forgiveness Update
Paul Neiffer with the firm, CliftonLarsonAllen, posted an article to AgWeb today that focused on forginess options for PPP …
National Forage Testing Association Meeting (ONLINE)
Join us on June 9, 2020, for the Annual Meeting of the National Forage Testing Association. Agenda details are …
May Protecting Your Profits Guest Speaker Series Recording Now Available
Matt Lange with Compeer Financial was the featured guest speaker in the last of the series partnership between NC …
Safe Milk Handling and Husbandry of the Backyard Dairy Cow Webinar
Are you interested in having a backyard dairy cow? Maybe you already have one but find yourself with more …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
The Small Business Administration has released the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, which provides more specific guidance on those funds …
Webinar Reminder for Wednesday, May 27, With Matt Lange
The third installment of the “Protecting Your Profits Guest Speaker Series,” which is made possible by a partnership between the …
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Consider Breeding Your Does to Target Ethnic Holidays Where Goat Meat Is Part of the Traditional Holiday Feast
Many ethnic holidays include goat meat as part of traditional celebrations. This factsheet serves as …
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Co-Grazing Meat Goats and Beef Cattle Has Many Advantages
This factsheet presents several advantages to co-grazing meat goats and beef cattle.
6 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Modified McMaster's Fecal Egg Counting Technique
A guide to counting fecal eggs in meat goats, modified from the McMaster Procedure.
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Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
6 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
6 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
6 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Housing and Facilities for Meat Goats
This publication discusses housing and working facilities that will meet shelter needs for meat goats.
6 days ago — Meat Goat Notes
Listeriosis in Your Herd
A Q&A on listeriosis in goats, including causes, symptoms, prevention and risk to humans.
6 days ago — Meat Goat Notes