Feeding Late Gestation Cows
Fall calving season is right around the corner! As bred cows and heifers enter their last trimester, their nutrient …
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Are You Sure That's Crabgrass?
By now, most have heard about the ability of crabgrass to provide high-quality forage during the summer months, both …
Starting a Backyard Flock
Thinking of starting a backyard flock? It’s important to make a plan before getting chicks. Start by deciding what …
General Health and Nutrition Considerations for Backyard Chickens
An in-person poultry seminar will be held on August 25, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Friday Spotlight: Stokes Soil and Water Conservation District
Written by McKayla Sawyers, Stokes County District Soil/Watershed Conservationist The Stokes Soil and Water Conservation District administers and supports local, …
It's National Forage Week!
Let’s celebrate national forage week! There are many benefits of forages, even beyond being feedstuff for livestock. Here are some …
Don't Forget About Water
When considering livestock nutrient needs, minds tend to go directly towards energy and protein. But what about water? Water …
Friday Spotlight: B&B Farms
Today’s Friday Spotlight comes to us from B&B Farms in the Westfield area of Stokes County. The Bovender family, …
Calibrating a No-Till Drill
The time to plant summer annual forages has arrived! Before planting, watch this quick video to learn how to …
What Is the Beef Quality Assurance Program?
You may have heard about other producers being BQA certified or attending BQA training. BQA is an acronym for …
It's Beef Month! Beef: It's More than Dinner
Did you know May is beef month? Beef cattle are integral to North Carolina’s agriculture industry by helping tie …
Milk Mythbuster: Antibiotics
Dairy farmers work hard to produce safe, nutritious milk. If antibiotics are detected in milk, all of the contaminated …