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Nash County Center
cows looking at hay bales

Bale Grazing Field Day

Nash County Cattlemen Alex and Ashley Askew will lead a tour of their cattle pastures and explain how they implemented bale grazing this winter to improve labor efficiency and soil health. Dr. Matt…

Cherokee County Center
This is a photograph of a NC State Extension Specialist Providing Research Based information about beef cattle production at a field day.

Elevate Your Operation: 2026 NC Beef System Field Day Heads to the Mountains

Are you looking to sharpen your competitive edge in the beef industry? This summer, the NC Beef System Field Day is heading to the scenic mountains of Waynesville for a day dedicated to the future of…

Robeson County Center
beef cows

Building a Stronger Cattle Industry in Our County

Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.O.P. Owens Agriculture Center455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NCAll cattle producers and individuals interested in raising cattle are encouraged to attend this…

Stokes County Center
NC Agventures logo

Local Growers Awarded NC AgVentures Grant

Three Stokes County farmers have received a NC AgVentures Grant, a grant program aimed at supporting family farms. Lauren Slate, Doug Watts, and Benny Hill are among 68 recipients earning grants…

Nash County Center
Three cattle standing in dry pasture; brown cow with calf (ear tag "450") and black cow behind

Twin Counties Cattlemen's Association - February 23

We have a Twin Counties Cattlemen's Association meeting coming up on February 23rd. LOCATION CHANGE: We will be at the East Carolina Ag Center/Livestock Arena 1175 Kingsboro Rd. Rocky Mount. Please…

Buncombe County Center
WNC Beef Cattle Commission Christmas party, Dec 13, 2025, 5 PM, Virginia Boone Building

WNC Beef Cattle Commission Christmas Party

Come and join us for a program on our year in review, a good meal, music, and fellowship! Please RSVP here.

Surry County Center
New World Screwworm Adult Fly

New World Screwworm (NWS)

The New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly that causes serious damage and can lead to death of the animal. The NWS can infest livestock, pests, wildlife, and although rarer – people. The adult fly…

Caldwell County Center
3 brown and white cows staring at camera

Beef Is Big in the United States

The US produces more beef, exports more beef, and consumes more beef than any other country in the world. In 2024, US farmers sold $112 billion worth of cattle. This put more dollars into farmers’…

Surry County Center
replacement heifers

Replacement Heifers

If you decide that it’s best for your operation to raise and develop replacement heifers from your herd, it’s important to choose animals that are profitable and fit your production system. Here are…

Surry County Center
fenceline weaning

Weaning Management Tips

Pre-weaning practices can go a long way to ensure calves are able to perform during and post-weaning. Getting calves used to eating their post-weaning diet is one way to prepare. Diets should meet…