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Agricultural Newsletter Archive

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Jones, Craven, & Pamlico 4-H & Cooperative Extension Partnered with the Eastern Carolina Showmanship Circuit Presents: 2024 Livestock Show Aug 16th & 17th, 2024. Hosted by Lenoir County Livestock Arena, 1791 NC-55, Kinston, NC 28504. Aug 16th heifer show (check in at 4PM and show starts at 6PM) Aug 17 Goats/Sheep/Hogs (Check in at 7AM and show starts at 9AM). Aug 17th we will start the day at 7AM for check-in and goat show starts at 9AM. Then move to sheep and finish with hogs. Registration link: www.go.ncsu.edu/jcp-livestockshow2024 Pay: $25 per child per animal at show check in. Judge: TBA Contact: Kristi Welke - Livestock Area agent, Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties. Phone: 229-402-2403 Email: kristi_welke@ncsu.edu. Pictures of heifer, goat, sheep, and swine on the right hand side. N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Samantha Bennett at kristi_welke@ncsu.edu or 229-402-2403. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

Jones, Craven, Pamlico Livestock Show

JOIN THE EASTERN CAROLINA SHOWMANSHIP CIRCUIT: JONES, CRAVEN, PAMLICO LIVESTOCK SHOW Remember to get those Entries in before the August 12, …

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Repairs & Construction to Building

Repairs and upgrades to the Craven County Agricultural Building will occur intermittently during the month of June. The contractors …

Avian Influenza & Biosecurity

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has moved from poultry to cattle and, in at least one confirmed case, a human …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

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Performance of Bermudagrass Cultivars in North Carolina Spray Fields

This publication discusses the year-of- and year-after-establishment dynamics, management, environment, and productivity for five bermudagrass …

2 weeks ago

Cooling Methods for Finishing Swine

This publication discusses options for addressing heat stress in swine operations. Topics include ventilation cooling …

3 weeks ago
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Forage Quality

This publication defines and discusses the factors that affect forage quality and the prediction indices …

8/15/24
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Let’s Talk About Genetic Engineering: A Guide to Understanding Genetic Engineering and its Applications in Food, Agriculture, and the Environment

This publication explains genetic engineering and its use in food, agriculture, and the environment. It …

8/6/24
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Swine Manure as a Fertilizer Source

This factsheet explains the three factors of proper swine manure management: the nutrient content of …

7/24/24SoilFacts
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Horse Flies and Deer Flies

This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying horse and deer flies and how to control them.

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Phorid Flies

Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be …

7/17/24
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Longhorned Tick

The longhorned tick (previously called the 'Asian longhorned tick') is an invasive tick spreading throughout …

7/10/24