Recent Posts by Damon Pollard

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 …

— 2 months ago

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 …

— 2 months ago

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 …

— 2 months ago

Tips for the Trail Ride

Summer is a time when many horse owners enjoy trail riding. In our area, we a blessed with many …

— 3 months ago

Leptospirosis in Cattle

Producers sometimes call about a stillborn calf, or a calf that has been aborted, and ask what is wrong …

— 1 year ago

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 …

— 1 year ago

Rotational Grazing

Abundant forage growth is wonderful to see in pastures. Following basic recommendations like fertilizing according to soil test results, …

— 2 years ago

Getting the Most From Pastures

Livestock producers, be it cattle, horses, sheep, or goats, should think of themselves as forage producers as well. Increasing …

— 2 years ago

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