2025 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association - Annual Conference Information
Please join the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association for its annual conference, which will be held from January 31st …
2024 Winter Weather Preparedness Week
December 1-7, 2024 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week. As winter is upon us, it is important to be prepared …
Flooded Homes Require Prompt and Safe Mold Cleanup
Flood-damaged homes need immediate attention to prevent mold growth, which can begin to grow within 2-3 days on materials …
Pine Pulpwood Prices Up This Quarter!
Timber markets in Eastern and Western North Carolina (NC) experienced similar quarterly price changes across all six product classes …
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs
After a natural disaster, the USDA is one source of aid for impacted farmers. The USDA offers disaster assistance …
Growth Stimulating Implants for Beef Cattle
Growth stimulating implants for beef cattle are not new. The oldest commercial one has been around for over 40 …
Spray for Bagworms in May and June
Bagworms hatch in early May and once this happens trees and shrubs can suffer as these small, voracious worms …
Handling Raw Chicken Safely
Chicken is a versatile and affordable source of lean protein, making it very popular among both beginner and advanced …
Don't Plant Too Early!
Even if the weather is warm in late March and early April, we can still have frost for a …
Early Spring Feeding for the Beef Herd
Springtime is a nutritionally critical time for the beef herd. Most are giving birth, and their nutritional needs increase …
Beef Cattle Lice
External parasites of beef cattle are many. One often neglected, is lice. Both chewing and bloodsucking lice are more …
Foot Rot in Beef Cattle
In recent weeks, several producers have called with questions about treating foot rot in beef cattle. Those calls, in …