Q&A With Seth Nagy- EEE, Grass ID, and Farm Leases
Several interesting questions came into the Caldwell Extension Center this week. I’d like to share three of the questions …
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Mowing Height for Crabgrass Prevention
Canadian rock band Rush released the album Permanent Waves in 1980. The second track on that album is “Freewill”. …
Q&A- Mower Debate, Changes in Ag in NC & Ringworm
Some excellent questions came into the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center this week, and I’d like to share three …
All Things Cattle Production
US cattle production started in the 1500s when Spanish explorers brought cattle across the Atlantic to the “New World”. …
Caldwell County Cattlemen: Key Tasks for Early Year Success
As we step into the new year, it’s crucial for Caldwell County cattlemen to focus on specific tasks to …
Western Piedmont Corn Variety Trail 2023
Since the USDA’s first corn yield records in 1866, there have been significant advancements in corn production. Initially averaging …
Dry Weather, but Be Ready When It Does Rain
This is the third consecutive fall in Caldwell County that has been marked by dry conditions. Currently, I’d describe …
Unseen Potential of Drones in Livestock Management
As a child, the dream of soaring above the world and observing life from above was captivating. Today, this …
Coping With Dry Conditions: Essential Grazing Management Tips for Caldwell County's Livestock Farmers
If your fields and pastures seem a little more bare than usual, you’re not alone. Anyone with grazing animals …
2nd Annual Western NC Meat Goat Conference
Make plans to attend the 2nd annual Western N.C. Meat Goat Conference on Friday October 27 th, 2023. The conference …
Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Real-World Agricultural Challenges
In the world of farming and agriculture, innovation is key to ensuring bountiful harvests and economic sustainability. One individual who …
Oriental Bittersweet Vine Invades Our Shores!
Avast (stop), ye hearty seafarers, and lend thine ears to a tale of botanical plunder. Behold, the insidious Oriental bittersweet …