Hive Chat With Dr. David Tarpy and Friends on January 27 @ 7pm
Join Dr. Tarpy and a host of speakers discussing timely topics on beekeeping. See the links below to access …
Animal Agriculture
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County
Dr. Terry Kelley, Extension Director in Henderson County, discusses the programs and services available through N.C. Cooperative Extension in …
Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Update Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for H2A Workers
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has increased almost every year in recent cycles going from $11.46 in 2018, to …
WNC Livestock Expo 2020
Historically the weekend after Labor Day most folks in Western North Carolina are excited to be heading to the …
WNC Livestock Expo Winners
Congratulations to all the participants in the WNC Livestock Expo, September 12–20, 2020! Showing livestock is a lot of …
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 Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from the previous versions The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic …
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 …
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Fetal Programming: Cow Nutrition and its Effects on Calf Performance
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