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Cover photo for Cabarrus Cattlemens Fall Meetings

Cabarrus Cattlemens Fall Meetings

Join us for the Cabarrus Cattlemens meetings on November 18th and December 16th! Connect with your cattle community, share …

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Beef Quality Assurance Training

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that focuses on proper management techniques. Session 1: BQA Guidelines on Monday, October 21st 5-7 p.m. …

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Preparing Your Farm for Natural Disasters

(Hurricane Florence Farm Flooding Aerial View) Preparing Your Farm For Natural Disasters Dr. Deidre Harmon and April Shaeffer (NC State University …

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2024 SE Reproduction School

Join us on September 10th for the 2024 SE NC Reproduction School at the Sampson County Extension Office in …

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Cabarrus Cattlemen's Association

Join Us for the Cabarrus Cattlemen’s Association Meeting! Date: August 27th Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County Center (715 Cabarrus Ave W Concord …

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Harvest Management Extends the Season of Available Switchgrass Bioenergy Feedstock in North Carolina

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Crabgrass for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems in North Carolina

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Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination

Participation in conservation practices and restrictions comes in various forms, from revocable-at-will, revocable with penalty, …

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Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot

This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …

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Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality

Air quality in hog production can be improved by dietary manipulation (e.g., reducing crude protein), …

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Enhancing Animal Welfare and Productivity Through Silvopasture Management

This publication reviews research on silvopasture systems in Virginia and North Carolina, showing how combining …

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Graph of seasonal growth distribution pattern of alfalfa

Fertilization of Hay and Pastures in North Carolina

This publication discusses appropriate fertilizer application for forages in North Carolina.

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Phosphorus Management for Land Application of Biosolids and Animal Waste

This publication addresses nutrient management concerns as they relate to land application of animal wastes, …

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