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Tri-County Livestock Association

The Sweet Green Blade

How long does it take for grasses to use up their sugar storage after the sun sets? Grasses build up sugar storage throughout the day by photosynthesis. Plants and grasses store energy in the form of…

Livestock Updates Jones, Craven and Pamlico Counties

Meet your new livestock agent for Jones, Craven and Pamlico Counties at the link below. Also in the link below is your monthly weed to check out and identify. If you have this weed naturally…

Avian Influenza & Biosecurity

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has moved from poultry to cattle and, in at least one confirmed case, a human in Texas. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the current…

The Pearson Square - the Tool for Balancing Rations

As small scale farming and homestead farms become increasingly popular in our agriculture industry, knowing how to properly formulate a mixed ration can improve the average daily gain of livestock,…

What Is a Typical Farm in Craven County?

In today’s society, many do not actually know a farmer or have ever visited a farm. As such, the image of agricultural production is based upon media portrayal. This brings to question, “What does a…

Who Ya Gonna Call? Agricultural Agencies & Services

The term “agricultural production” covers just about any plant, animal, or fish one can imagine. Compounding this is that agencies that offer assistance may be funded by federal, state or county…