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Planning for Success

We are coming to the end of the year here in Sampson County and for our farmers, planning is beginning for next year. Just to reflect on this growing season for a moment, I will say it was better…

Protecting Your Backyard Flock From Disease Through Biosecurity

By: Margaret Ross, Eastern Area Specialized Agent – PoultryOne of the tips I give my poultry producers most often is to “just watch your birds.” You can learn so much about your flock, their health,…

Wheat Planting Recommendations

Fall is upon us here in Sampson County. Recent dry weather has allowed for tobacco and corn harvest to move along smoothly and quickly. Some of the double crop soybeans have taken a hit due to the…

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Its Bull Sale Time: Buy All the Bull You Can

I received my first bull sale catalog of the season in the mail yesterday. I’m sure it’s one of many that will come. I enjoy looking through them even if I’m not in the market for a new bull. But…

Preparing Your Turkey for the Youth Market Turkey Show

Written by Jonas Asbill and Margaret Ross, Area Specialized Poultry AgentsYou picked up your poults in June. They’ve taken a lot of your time and attention. They’re growing exponentially and the show…

Preserving Farmland in Sampson County

Is Farmland Preservation important to you? I think we can all agree that agriculture is the heartbeat of Sampson County, and preserving farmland in the future will be a delicate balance with…

Late Season Considerations

Harvest time has arrived here in Sampson County. Several crops are being harvested as I am writing this--some are already out of the field and some are still growing to maturity. Wet weather over the…

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Potential for Nitrate Issues

It may seem a little early in the year to talk about hay but now is the time to start determining your hay needs and locating a supply. Hay will be readily available but, good hay may be in short…

Rodent Control on Commercial Poultry Farms

Rodents can be a major issue on commercial poultry farms. They can spread disease, cause feed losses and contamination, and cause structural damage to barns and equipment. From a waste management…

Too Much of a Good Thing?

I know I sound like a pessimist only speaking of the bad in a good growing season, but this is the reality for many farmers here in Sampson County. This growing season has been the exact opposite of…