Beef Tips and Cow Chips: May-July 2020 Edition
The latest edition of Beef Tips and Cow Chips newsletter is available! In this edition you will find the …
Animal Agriculture
Checking for Asian Longhorned Ticks
We have released some information regarding the Asian Longhorned Tick and its presence in Surry County. If you would …
Breeding Soundness Exams Are Critical for Profitability
Profitability for the cow-calf producer starts with high pregnancy rates and a high percentage of the calves being conceived …
Impact of COVID-19 on Dairy Farms
You may have seen news stories recently about dairy farmers across the country having to dump milk, as a …
Pest Control From the Past
With the introduction of the Asian Longhorned Tick to our state, we need to take a look back to …
Meal Locator Texting Resource for Parents
Families who need help finding meals for their children ages 18 and younger can text FOODNC to 877-877 to …
It's Not Too Early for Pasture and Hay Weed Control!
A weed is defined as any plant growing where you don’t want it. Everyone recognizes the need for weed …
Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings
Please join us for the 2018 Commercial Poultry Grower Meetings. Register for the meeting you wish to attend. 3 hours of …
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