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May 2024 Newsletter

Extension News May 2024

May Newsletter Highlights! Exciting news! Our May newsletter is now live with a delightful mix of recipes, nutrition tips, gardening …

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March 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we have an exciting lineup of articles focusing on gardening, lawns, food, and health to …

February 2024 Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to our February 2024 newsletter. We hope you’re doing well as we dive into the second month of …

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2024 Virtual Shepherd's Symposium

The 2024 Virginia Shepherd’s Symposium is coming up soon! This is a virtual event on the evenings of February …

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Meat Producers Meat School Opportunity

The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) is launching a new business accelerator for growing meat businesses and brands, …

January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Extension News is here! Happy New Year from our N.C. Cooperative Extension family to yours. Extension News January …

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Annual NC Sheep Producers Meeting

NC Sheep Producers Association Educational & Membership Annual Meeting The annual NC Sheep Producers Meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2023. …

October 2023 Extension News

October 2023 Edition of the Extension News

Extension News! October 2023 Extension News In this issue: New Intern Apple Month and NC Crunch Homemade Applesauce Holiday Spending Diabetes and You Program Medicare Annual Open …

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Sheep & Goat Producer Survey

If you are a sheep or goat producer in Surry County, please consider filling out our survey! We are …

September Extension News

September 2023 Edition of the Extension News

Extension News! September 2023 Extension News In this issue: September’s Garden To Do List Attention Vinedressers Ag Fact Brain Teaser Prussic Acid Poisoning Pregnancy Checking Cows What Is …

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Dairy Grants Available

Two dairy business grants are now open through Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives: The Specialty Processing Equipment Grant provides reimbursement funds …

August 2023 Extension News

August 2023 Edition of the Extension News

Extension News! August 2023 Extension News In this issue: Cucumber Facts Fall Gardening Planter Workshops Pollinator Count Event Invasive Species Alert Surry County Agricultural Fair 5-Year Milestone Water …

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July Edition of the Extension News

Check out our July 2023 edition of Extension News! Extension News Link In this issue: Berry Delicious Are You A Grill Master Summer Cookouts Get …

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Amazing Grazing Workshop

Join Stokes and Surry Counties on Tuesday, June 27th at 6:00 p.m. for an evening to discuss soil biology, …

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FAMACHA Training Series

Register now for our regional FAMACHA certification workshops. You will be provided with a FAMACHA card at the completion …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …

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Graph of seasonal growth distribution pattern of alfalfa

Fertilization of Hay and Pastures in North Carolina

This publication discusses appropriate fertilizer application for forages in North Carolina.

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Phosphorus Management for Land Application of Biosolids and Animal Waste

This publication addresses nutrient management concerns as they relate to land application of animal wastes, …

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Poultry Litter Amendments

This fact sheet discusses different types of amendments that can be used to manage ammonia …

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Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops

This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …

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Photos show the dual use of switchgrass grown as forage and a bioenergy crop.

Harvest Management Extends the Season of Available Switchgrass Bioenergy Feedstock in North Carolina

This publication summarizes the results of multiple North Carolina field trials that evaluated agronomic management …

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Months of the year (x-axis) vs. forage accumulation in pounds/acre (y-axis). Growth begins in May, ends in October, and peaks in August.

Crabgrass for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems in North Carolina

This publication discusses crabgrass as a forage and summarizes research findings on productivity and nitrogen …

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Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination

Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …