WNC Livestock Expo Winners
Congratulations to all the participants in the WNC Livestock Expo, September 12–20, 2020! Showing livestock is a lot of …
Animal Agriculture
USDA Announces CFAP 2.0 for Agricultural Assistance
The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Friday, September 18, 2020, an additional $14 billion in funding for …
Electric Netting for Goats
Having goats to take care of unwanted brush and weeds can be a tremendous biological control. However, building fence …
The State of North Carolina Agriculture
July 7, 2020 | Dee Shore North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry remains a powerhouse, generating about one-sixth of the state’s income …
Impact of COVID-19 and China Trade on Commodities
Please read the summer issue of the NC State Economist. Dr. Blake Brown of NC State University discusses the …
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Hopefully by this point you have been made aware of this program that has been established for livestock producers. …
Welcome Back!
Our office is now open to the public again! To help maintain social distancing, only 3 visitors will be …
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 …
Small Business Administration Resumes Processing Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Accepting New Applications
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released the following information on Economic Injury Disaster Loan advances. Only farmers, ranchers, …
Executive Order Reopens Meat Packing Facilities
Under an Executive Order by President Donald Trump, meat packing facilities will remain open during the COVID-19 crisis. The …
Crop Load Management Update: 04/26/20
The post-bloom thinning window is well underway and several growers made thinner applications last week. Output from the Carbon …
Sheep and Goat Breeding Protocols
Sheep and goat are typically short-day breeders, meaning they breed when periods of daylight are shorter. The normal breeding …
What’s Your Plan in Uncertain Times?
What’s Your Plan in Uncertain Times? Folks, I wish I could wave a magic wand and tell you exactly how …
Modified Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Operations
UPDATE: In order to comply with the latest NC State University policy, the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will now …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
What Are Your Plans for Your Sacrifice Area?
This time of year, regardless if you planned to have a sacrifice area or not, I would imagine that …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
Radio Interview; Steve Pettis on "Tourism Speaks" on WTZQ
Listen as Steve Pettis appears on the Henderson County “Tourism Speaks” Radio Show on WTZQ. He discusses the 2019 …
NC Mountain State Fair Highlights
Livestock shows include awards for the people who show the animals (showmanship), and for the quality of the animals. …
Making Hay When the Sun Shines?
With the prime of haymaking season being upon us, I ask you the question of, how is your hay? …
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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 …
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Co-Grazing Meat Goats and Beef Cattle Has Many Advantages
This factsheet presents several advantages to co-grazing meat goats and beef cattle.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago
Toxoplasmosis
A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing …
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Foot Rot
A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis
A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes
Listeriosis in Your Herd
A Q&A on listeriosis in goats, including causes, symptoms, prevention and risk to humans.
2 weeks ago — Meat Goat Notes