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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
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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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Thanksgiving Holiday Break

Published - October 28, 2026

From: Food Business
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Small Ruminant Winter Webinar Series

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
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2026 North Carolina Corn Season Recap: Lessons from a Challenging Year

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Corn
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Blackberry Cold Hardiness: What We’re Learning About Freeze Injury Risk in North Carolina

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Blackberry and Raspberry Information Portal
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - October 27, 2026

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Save The Date: 2026 WINTER MANAGEMENT SERIES: CATTLE TECHNOLOGIES. December 4, 2026 10am-5pm
2026 Winter Management Series: Cattle Technologies

Published - October 27, 2026

From: Dairy
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North Carolina Standing Timber Prices: 3rd Quarter 2026 Overview

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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4-H Makes Memories at North Carolina State Fair

Published - October 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Get to Know Your Eight-Legged Neighbors

Published - October 26, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Partnering for Community Health: Lenoir County EFNEP Ready to Serve Families

Published - October 26, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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