September Livestock News
In the September 2020 edition of Livestock News: Fall Recertification for Animal Waste Operators Challenging Times for the Pork Industry Don’t Ignore …
Soil, Water & Air
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Improving Corn Fertilizer and Water Management – Field Video
Want to see an AquaSpy in action in a cornfield? Watch our latest video to learn about this new technology …
North West Corn Research and Field Day Video
Want to learn more about NC State’s field research taking place in the NW Piedmont? If you grow corn, …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
Fall 2020 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Soybean Pre-Plant Fertility Tips Video
Planting soybeans soon? Learn two pre-plant soil fertility tips for 2020 from Dr. Luke Gatiboni, NC State University’s new Extension …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
North Carolina Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
This five-minute survey is being conducted by the North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University. …
Big Year for North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council's 2020 Annual Conference
The American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) is an international organization made up of 20 affiliate councils in the …
January Livestock News
In this edition of Livestock News: Important Montgomery County Information Planning for Sludge Removal – Eve Honeycutt, Lenoir and Greene Counties Beautiful …
Caterpillar Tunnel Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County, in cooperation with CFSA and the Sandhills AGInnovation Center, will be hosting a …
2020 Southern Farm Show Announced
The Southern Farm Show will be held February 5 – 7, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …
January 16 Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting: Unclog Our Rivers!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 9 a.m. til noon at the …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Wildlife Magazine Photo Competition
The 15th Annual Wildlife In North Carolina Magazine Photo Competition is now underway. According to the NC Wildlife Commission’s website, …
Pea Grain Field Day
Registration is now open for the Pea Grain Field Day which will be held on May 8, 2019, from 7:30–10 …
2019 Southern Cover Crop Conference
Announcing the opportunity to go to a Conference in Auburn, Alabama designed just for cover crop management. Registration includes: Access to …
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- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
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