Alfalfa-Bermudagrass Hayfield Conference
WHERE: Harnett County Commons Area, 309 W. Harnett Cornelius Blvd. Lillington, NC 27546 WHEN: August 23, 2018, 2:00 pm-7:00 pm DETAILS: This conference will …
Animal Agriculture
2018 Youth Beef Industry Tour
August 5-8, 2018 Application The North Carolina Youth Beef Industry Tour has been designed to help empower youth involved with …
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 …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
2018 State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
The 2018 State 4-H Livestock Contests will be held July 26-28, 2018. Registration Information 2018 …
May/June 2018 Livestock News
News, tips, and information about livestock and forage production. Click the link to download the newsletter. May/June 2018 Livestock …
Small Ruminant Workshop
On Saturday, May 19, a Small Ruminant Workshop will take place at the Western NC Regional Livestock Center, 474 …
State 4-H Livestock Clinics
2018 Skillathon 101 Clinic Flyer/Entry Information 2018 Judging 101 Clinic Flyer/Entry Information For more Information, contact: Brent …
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- American Boer Goat Association (ABGA)
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- Langston University Goat Resources
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Silages of Native Switchgrass and Gamagrass: Fermentation Characteristics, Nutritive Value, and Quality
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Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. …
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Using Animal Manures in Forest Fertilization
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NC State Local Grass-Fed Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
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NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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