September/October Livestock News
In this issue: Animal Waste Permit Update, Reducing Hay Loss During Winter Feeding, Considerations for Spring-Born Calves, Choosing a …
Animal Agriculture
Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …
July/August 2019 Livestock News
In this Issue: Managing Bermudagrass, Hot Weather, and Beef Cattle, Controlling Summer Insects, Weaning Time for Lambs and Kids, …
May/June 2019 Livestock News
In this Issue: Livestock Show & Sale Winners, Animal Waste Management, Don’t Be Crabby About Crabgrass, Preparing Your Calves …
2019 Livestock Show & Sale Classes
See the links below for information on our 2019 livestock shows and sale classes. Steer Classes Heifer Classes Beef Showmanship Market Lamb Classes Lamb …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
March 2019 Livestock News
News, tips, and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. Livestock News March …
January 2019 Livestock News
News, tips, and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. January 2019 Livestock …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Time to Make Your Winter Feed Plan
What a difference a month makes! This time last month things were going along very well, but …
Hay Donation Website
NC State Extension has created a website form for collecting information from those who want to donate hay and …
Sep/Oct 2018 Livestock News
News, tips, and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. Sep/Oct 2018 Livestock …
Hay Alert Website
The Hay Alert website is available to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence secure winter hay supplies. Dr. …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Swine Well-Being During Flood Recovery
Hurricane Florence in 2018 has resulted in record levels of flooding in much of North Carolina. Many swine producers …
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers Landowner Assistance
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering assistance to landowners having suffered damage to working lands and livestock …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought …
July/August 2018 Livestock News
News, tips, and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. July/August 2018 Livestock …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Bee List - Johnston County
- Check Your Animal Waste Applicator Hours
- Sign Up for Livestock and Forage News
County Extension Programs
Information Portals
- Animal Waste Management
- Beef
- Dairy Extension
- Equine Husbandry
- Feed Milling
- Goats & Sheep
- Poultry Science Extension
- Youth Livestock Program
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
Small Ruminant - Sheep & Goats
- American Boer Goat Association (ABGA)
- American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA)
- International Boer Goat Association (IBGA)
- Langston University Goat Resources
- Langston University Goat Resources
- Maryland Small Ruminant Page
- NC Dairy Goat Breeders Association (NCDGBA)
- NC Meat Goat Association
- NC Meat Goat Producers Coop.
Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Poultry Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet describes the nutrient composition of poultry manure and land application techniques based on …
8/22/19 — SoilFacts
Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source
This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …
8/22/19 — SoilFacts
Forage Quality: Concepts and Practices
In this publication, we describe the factors that affect forage quality and discuss prediction indices …
7/26/19
Forests as an Alternative for Poultry Manure Application
Applying poultry manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help poultry producers manage …
3/25/19
Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
Applying animal manure to forestland can help animal producers manage waste and supply forest owners …
3/22/19
Forests as an Alternative for Swine Manure Application
Applying swine manure to forestland that needs nitrogen and phosphorus can help swine producers manage …
3/20/19
Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool for the Broodmare Owner
This publication addresses the effect of body condition on the reproductive performance of mares as …
3/7/19 — Mare & Foal Nutrition
Managing Pastures to Feed Your Horse
This publication will explain your horse’s nutritional requirements, and how careful pasture management can produce …
3/7/19