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Maintaining Farm Ponds

Ponds are a critical part of many farms and proper maintenance can ensure they willperform well for many years after construction.Constructing ponds in the appropriate sites is the first step to…

North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association Assessment Referendum

The North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association Assessment Referendum will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Voting will take place at your local Cooperative Extension…

Pasture Renovation

August and September are excellent times to establish cool season grasses, as well as renovating existing grass stands. Renovate means to renew and improve. So early fall is the time to renew and…

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 growth is just a nuisance and some algae are toxic. So what can producers…

Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program

Applications for the Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program are being accepted by NCDA&CS; now through May 4, 2025.Any Producer who experienced a verifiable loss of agriculture or aquaculture commodities or…

Controlling Flies on Cattle

Cattle producers are faced with the task of controlling flies during these warm months of late spring and summer and horn flies and face flies are key pests of cattle in Burke County. Both species…

Understanding Lime and Fertilizer

When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly and others take months to occur. These chemical reactions have a major influence…

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Pesticide Safety School

Wednesday April 9 and Thursday, April 10, 2025Burke County Agricultural Building130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NCDescription:To purchase manuals and register for the school, please follow this link:…

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 Damage:Length of fencing that was damaged or destroyed and what type (barbed…

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Soil Sample Fees Waived in Western NC

Through special state funding, the Agronomic Division of NCDA&CS; is waivingall predictive and diagnostic laboratory fees (soil testing, planttissue analysis, nematode assay, waste & compost…