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Agent Training - Livestock Waste Irrigation and Sprayfield Management

Published - August 4, 2025

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On-Farm Anaerobic Digester: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Published - November 20, 2024

If you have noticed the following symptoms in your cows: • Sudden drop in feed intake • Sudden drop in milk production • Change in milk consistency (more colostrum like) • Fever or respiratory distress Call your veterinarian and report these symptoms NCDA
HPAI Updates and What You Can Do to Protect Your Herd

Published - April 4, 2024

From: Dairy
Poultry Litter Workshop poster
Poultry Litter Workshop March 14th in Halifax County!

Published - March 5, 2024

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New Page Aims to Connect Growers With Sludge Service Providers

Published - August 29, 2023

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Drying Sludge Critical to Improving Nutrient Distribution and Utilization

Published - August 6, 2021

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Crabgrass Establishment: Impacts of Fertilizer Source and Rate on Yield and Weed Competition

Published - June 24, 2021

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Composting Turns Swine Lagoon Sludge to Landscaping Products

Published - November 11, 2020

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Cotton Planting Conditions May 21,2026

Published - May 21, 2026

From: Cotton
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Celebrate June Dairy Month with our Dairy Art Contest!

Published - May 21, 2026

From: Dairy
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Connection, Collaboration, and Community Service

Published - May 21, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Published - May 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Soil Temperatures in Raleigh since March 1, 2026
Environmental Stress and Turfgrass Performance This Spring

Published - May 20, 2026

From: Turf Pathology
A picture of a rider from the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Carrying the American Flag.
Drill Team Classes are Coming to the State Show!

Published - May 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Small apples on tree with orange plastic insect trap in background, in orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - May 19, 2026

Published - May 19, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
three soybean seedlings one has cotelydons two have been eaten by deer below the cotelydon node
Where Are My Soybeans? Checking for Deer Damage to Soybean Seedlings

Published - May 18, 2026

From: Soybeans
spring 2026 drought damage and slow green up
Warm-Season Grass Green Up and Managing Turfgrass under Drought Conditions

Published - May 18, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Conidia of apple powdery mildew on the shoot and leaf of an apple tree
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 17, 2026

Published - May 17, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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