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Forage Sampling Fees Waived in Western NC

This waiver is applicable only for samples collected in the 27 officially designated counties impacted by Hurricane Helene, through June 30, 2025.Fill out Forage Sample Analysis FormREMEMBER: Please…

NC Cattle Industry Referendum

NORTH CAROLINA CATTLE INDUSTRY ASSESSMENT REFERENDUM VOTESET FOR OCTOBER 30, 2024The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) has announced that the N. C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum…

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Mental Wellness After the Storm: Reaching Out for Help Is Strength

After the devastation caused by the recent storm, many in our community are still reeling. While property damage and food loss are visible challenges, the emotional toll of a disaster often runs…

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…

Flood: Damaged Crops and Forages - Livestock Management

Burke county farmers now must deal with the aftermath of recentflooding rains. There is extensive damage to field and forage crops.Flood damaged corn is prevalent in many areas. Producersshould…

Tips for the Trail Ride

Summer is a time when many horse owners enjoy trail riding. In our area, we a blessed with many trails within an hour’s drive, and many of these are on state or federal lands. When riding in these…

Leptospirosis in Cattle

Producers sometimes call about a stillborn calf, or a calf that has been aborted, and ask what is wrong and what do I do? I usually tell them it is a good idea to take it to the Diagnostic Lab, for…

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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 plots in order to improve their chances of success when hunting whitetail deer. By…

Burke County Backyard Butterflies

Summer is in full swing and with that comes an increase in insects. According to North Carolina State University, there are over 175 species of butterflies native to the state. Butterflies add beauty…

Pet Ownership

National Pet Day is April 11, 2023Did you know an estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet?There is little that compares to the joy of being greeted at the end of the day by the unconditional love…