Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
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Timing Spring Nitrogen Application for Wheat
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Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
From the Vine – Winter Pruning
If your pruning shears and loppers haven’t been sharpened in a while, now is a great time to get …
DEA Certified Labs for Testing Your Hemp
1/14/2020 – The new federal hemp rules require hemp testing to be conducted by DEA registered laboratories only. Growers …
Weed Control in Pastures and Hay Fields
Even though we are only January and there will be plenty more cold weather to come, now is a …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Less Food Waste in 2020
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food waste refers to the “decrease in …
Winter Animal Care Tips
Soon, many of us will be buzzing around, busy as ever with holiday preparations and events. With the chilly …
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Managing marketing risk begins with a marketing plan. A marketing plan is the way you have decided you will …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
Extension Master Gardener Christmas Plant Sale
I can almost smell the Thanksgiving turkey being pulled from the oven and placed on a table full of …
Bringing Industry, CALS Admins, and Poultry Extension Together at Turkey Industry Days
42. According to a popular sci-fi book, that’s the meaning of everything – definitely more sci-fi than science. For …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know
The 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show is just around the corner and youth all over the state are preparing …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Extension Helps Small Farmers Learn About New Programs
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the United States rural and farm …
On the Farm Interview Series
Catch up on our series of interviews with NC State University’s poultry farm managers. We started this summer (when …
PDPS Annual Reports Online
Want to know more about what goes on in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science? You’re in luck – …
International Symposium on Precision Systems and Data Analysis in Animal Agriculture
The NC State Food Animal Initiative is pleased to invite attendees to the first International Symposium on Precision Systems …
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