NC State University Swine Scientist Nationally Recognized
Dr. Eric van Heugten, American Feed Industry Association Award in Nonruminant Nutrition Research Sponsored by: American Feed Industry Association Dr. Eric …
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2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit
ECSC Show Rules and Registration If you would like to participate in the 2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit, please REGISTER ONLINE. This …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Information
Held at the NC Mountain State Fairgrounds Fletcher, NC August 6–8, 2021 Entries are due July 25, 2021 Agenda 2021 North Carolina Junior Beef …
NC 4-H State Livestock Contests
July 29–31, 2021 Quiz Bowl Entry Form Skillathon Entry Form Livestock Judging Entry Form Contest Rules July 29, 2021 8–9 a.m. Registration for Skillathon Contest and …
Plant Disease and Insect Clinic to Resume Normal Operations
We are excited to announce the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC) will be returning to normal …
Crabgrass Establishment: Impacts of Fertilizer Source and Rate on Yield and Weed Competition
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The Fight Against BVDV for Cattle Producers Isn't Over
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Register Now for July CCP Meeting About Community Conservation
The July Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Community Conservation. Please join us on July 15, 2021, from 9–11:30 a.m. …
Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …
Youth Beef Educational Workshop
What: Youth Beef Educational Workshop hosted by the NC Cattlemen’s Association (Learn about Beef Production, Processing, and Marketing) Date: July …
Recording of 2021 Swine Research Forum Available Now!
Don’t Miss Out on These Presentations With Vital Information For the Pork Industry It has been several years since we …
Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
2021 NC 4-H State Livestock Clinics Held at the E Carroll Joyner Beef Education Unit, Raleigh June 22 – Skillathon Clinic …
Advanced Livestock Judging Program
2021 Advanced Livestock Judging Program June 29 (Buncombe County) July 6 (Rowan County) July 13 (Wilson County) Youth ages 14-18 only Limited to the …
Voluntary Agricultural Districts: The Conservation Agreement Requirement Explained
Questions from landowners and county farmland preservation boards often emerge about the requirement of a conservation agreement for enrollment …
Voluntary Ag Districts: Proposed Legislation Refines Implementation and Professional Responsibility
Legislation has been introduced to the NC General Assembly to refine Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) administration as part of …
Farmland Preservation: VAD Virtual Training Scheduled for June 9
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ farmland preservation team and the State-wide Voluntary Agricultural District Working Group …
2021 Swine Research Forum Agenda
May 11, 2021 (9 a.m. EST), hosted by NC State Extension Swine Specialists. This forum is packed with the newest …
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows
Catawba Valley Beef Expo and Lamb & Goat Shows June 18–19, 2021 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & Goat Rules 2021Catawba Valley Lamb & …
Weed ID Guide
See the University of Missouri Weed ID Guide, an excellent online tool for plant ID. It provides several options …
Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit 2021 Dates
Please see the information below regarding the dates for the 2021 Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit. …
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