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feral swine Henderson county

Pest Alert - Wild Hogs

Hawg Wild Do we have wild hogs in Henderson County? Apparently so! I have received several images via email taken …

Cover photo for Beginner Backyard Poultry Webinar

Beginner Backyard Poultry Webinar

Interested in learning more about raising your own flock of chickens? Learn the basics of small flock poultry ownership …

Cover photo for WNC 4-H Pullet Project

WNC 4-H Pullet Project

Henderson and Buncombe Counties have partnered together to offer the second year of the WNC 4-H Pullet Project! The …

Cover photo for Waynesville Bull Test Sale 2022

Waynesville Bull Test Sale 2022

The 43rd annual Waynesville Bull Sale is Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the WNC Regional Livestock …

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Henderson County Livestock Newsletters

The Henderson County Livestock Newsletter provides educational resources for timely topics, information on upcoming events, and other opportunities that …

Cover photo for Sicklepod - Pasture Weed

Sicklepod - Pasture Weed

Sicklepod is a semi-woody annual legume from the pea family. It ranges in height from 1 to 6 ft …

Cover photo for Youth Market Turkey Show

Youth Market Turkey Show

The Youth Market Turkey Show is an opportunity for youth to raise and show a market turkey at the …

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 …

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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