Register Now for Extension's Organic Certification Workshop
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer an Introduction to Organic Certification Workshop as part …
Animal Agriculture
Save the Date for Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE: Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This …
Photos from the 8th Annual Chatham County 4-H Livestock Show
On September 23, 2017, 4-H showmen from Chatham, Granville, Guilford, Hoke, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham, and Stanly Counties successfully …
Quick Compost Survey for Farmers
I have been invited to give a presentation at the US Composting Council’s upcoming Compost Operation Training Course. My …
Chatham Farmers Invited to Apply for Conservation Cost Share Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District, 919-542-8228 PITTSBORO, NC— The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is …
Horse Industry Promotion Referendum
Horse and other equine animal owners/lessors will vote across the state on March 08, 2017 to determine whether to …
Corn Growers Referendum
February 22 is the date when corn growers will vote on continuation of the self assessment program for six …
Control Thistles During Winter
One of the most misunderstood weeds in our foothill pastures are thistles. Most of us don’t really give them …
Extending Program Sign-Up for Western Counties Impacted by Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for enrollment in the …
Nickels for Know-How Referendum
The Burke County Nickels for Know-How Referendum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Spring Williams-Byrd, Burke County Cooperative Extension …
Controlling Algae in Livestock Water Tanks
Livestock producers who water their animals in water tanks often battle with algae buildup during the summer months. Algae …
Summer Annuals
Livestock producers can use summer annual forages to supplement cool season forages during the gap in summer production. Fescue …
Replacement Heifer Selection and Development
Properly selecting replacement heifers can make or break a cattle producer. Every farm has different production scenarios and goals, …
Managing Cattle in a Drought
Dry conditions and excessive temps have prevailed in Burke County and across the State this summer. Beef producers are …
Poultry Producer Alert - Avian Influenza
N.C. continues to prepare for possible avian influenza outbreak RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Doug Meckes announced additional precautions that are …
Grass Tetany
Grass tetany is a season-specific metabolic disturbance of cattle that occurs when cattle are grazing lush vegetation. It occurs …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Moving Closer to North Carolina
Recently, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas, and appears to be …
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Additional Beef Links
- 2009 Beef Cattle IRM Calendar
- Beef Cow-Calf.com
- Iowa Beef Center
- NC Market Reports
- University of Kentucky Beef Resources
- University of Tennessee Beef Publications
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Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
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Partnerships and Organizations
- Burke County Beekeepers
- Burke County Cattlemen's Association
- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
- NC Department of Ag Statistics
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Nitrate Management in Beef Cattle Production Systems
This publication describes how to avoid high nitrate in forages, and how to manage high …
5 days ago
Warm-Season Perennial Forages Conserved as Hay: Nutritive Value and Quality
This bulletin brings together 18 independent experiments that address aspects of nutritive value and quality …
6 days ago
Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks
This publication is targeted toward small producers who may be contemplating entering into egg sales …
9/26/18
2018 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
9/25/18
Induced Molting as a Management Tool
Because of increasing economic pressure related to capital costs, egg prices, feed prices, and replacement …
9/18/18
Coccidiosis, the Most Common Cause of Diarrhea in Young Goats
This factsheet offers some information on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of coccidiosis, the most …
9/4/18 — Animal Science Facts
NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
Annual Grasses Preserved as Silage: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality
This bulletin brings together 13 independent experiments that address aspects of fermentation, nutritive value, and …
8/22/18