NC Cattle Industry Referendum
NORTH CAROLINA CATTLE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENT REFERENDUM VOTE SET FOR OCTOBER 30, 2024 The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) has announced that …
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Burke-McDowell-Caldwell FSA Damage Reporting Information
**Please take lots of pictures of the damages and keep all damage and expense reports separate for each farm.** Fencing …
Flood: Damaged Crops and Forages - Livestock Management
Burke county farmers now must deal with the aftermath of recent flooding rains. There is extensive damage to field and …
Tips for the Trail Ride
Summer is a time when many horse owners enjoy trail riding. In our area, we a blessed with many …
Leptospirosis in Cattle
Producers sometimes call about a stillborn calf, or a calf that has been aborted, and ask what is wrong …
Cool Season Food Plot for Deer
Fall is a great time to begin scouting and planning for the upcoming hunting season. Many hunters plant food …
Rotational Grazing
Abundant forage growth is wonderful to see in pastures. Following basic recommendations like fertilizing according to soil test results, …
Getting the Most From Pastures
Livestock producers, be it cattle, horses, sheep, or goats, should think of themselves as forage producers as well. Increasing …
Beef Sire Selection
The ultimate goal of a beef cattle producer is to increase net income by balancing expenses with the income …
Cattle Producers Strategies for Drought
Times of reduced rainfall and above average temperatures in summer reduces the amount of pasture available for grazing as …
Asian Longhorned Tick
Ag Web Farm Journal Rhonda Brooks February 10, 2022 What kind of pest can move into a country and sweep across …
Forages for Horses
Good management of horse pastures can easily provide almost all dietary requirements for the average pleasure horse. Good management …