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The BQA program, which stands for Beef Quality Assurance, is a voluntary national program designed to increase consumer confidence …
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Grain-Fed vs Grass-Fed Beef- What’s the Difference?
When choosing meat for your summer cookout, the various labels on the packaging can seem a little overwhelming. One …
Managing Summer Annual Pastures
Summer annual forages, like sorghum, sudan-grass, and millets are becoming an increasingly common method of providing additional forage during …
Tri-County Livestock Newsletter: Summer Edition
There’s always lots happening on the farm during the summer. To help you out this summer, check out the …
Visit NC Farms - Local Meat!
It’s grilling season! With plenty of opportunities to fire up the grill, summer is a great time to spend outdoors …
What About Lime?
When you send off a soil sample to test the nutrient levels in your soil, one of the recommendations …
Spring Management of Cool Season Pastures
Our cool season pastures are starting to green up as we begin to see warmer weather. How do we …
Managing Mud on the Farm
Winter in Union County is often synonymous with mud season. It can feel like the ground will never get …
Reducing Hay Waste
Feeding hay in the winter can be one of the largest expenses for livestock owners. Consequently, we want to …
Livestock Newsletter
The winter edition of the Tri-County Livestock Newsletter is here! Information on nitrates in hay, hay storage concerns, and …
Avoiding Colic Issues in Horses This Winter
As we head into winter, horse owners face many challenges dealing with the cold weather. Unfortunately, winter can lead …
Protecting Your Horse from Botflies
Heading into fall means the botflies are active again. If you’ve seen small yellow-gray flecks on your horses, then …