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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…

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Random Ramblings of a County Agent

When I was told this was my week to do a newspaper article, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write. I thought a while and then I got my inspiration during staff conference. One of our staff said…

Fueling Bacon

This article was written and published by NC Farm Families(NCfarmfamilies.com).This original article can be found at: Fueling Bacon Meet Mrs Nancy a Feedtruck DriverNancy Kennedy didn’t plan on…

Backyard Flock Egg Production

Article adapted from Keeping Garden Chickens in NC, an NC State Extension publicationSo, you just got your own flock of chickens! Or maybe you’re just thinking about starting your own flock, but you…

Fly Control for Beef Cattle

It is never too early to start thinking about fly control for your cattle herd. In fact, if your plan is to use a feed through product in your mineral, you are already behind! Usually I get the…

Are Your Chickens Cool Enough to Beat the Heat?

Summer heat and humidity is upon us and we’re all looking for ways to cool off. Your backyard feathered friends are no exception. This article outlines a few signs that your poultry could be…

Youth Pork Day Success

Nearly 600 fourth graders from eight elementary schools of Sampson County learned all about pork production at Hubb’s Farm on March 25, 2025. With beautiful weather, an excellent location, and dozens…

Forages for Summer Grazing

Livestock producers and horse owners who use summer annuals for grazing and/or haying should be thinking about what to plant this year. Though it may seem early, planning now will mean success later…

NC State University Swine Innovation Forum Announced

The swine industry plays a crucial role in North Carolina’s agricultural economy, supplying high-quality pork products to consumers while driving innovation in animal health, production efficiency,…

The Importance of Sampling for Commercial Poultry Producers

Commercial poultry producers have a lot of recordkeeping to keep up with and sampling records are a big part of their routine. Understanding when and how producers should sample is key to getting an…