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LS Advisory Council

Tyrrell County 4-H is looking for a few new community members to serve on our Livestock Committee. We are looking …

Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture

Photos show the dual use of switchgrass grown as forage and a bioenergy crop.

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

This publication summarizes the results of multiple North Carolina field trials that evaluated agronomic management …

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Months of the year (x-axis) vs. forage accumulation in pounds/acre (y-axis). Growth begins in May, ends in October, and peaks in August.

Crabgrass for Pasture-Based Livestock Systems in North Carolina

This publication discusses crabgrass as a forage and summarizes research findings on productivity and nitrogen …

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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, …

Figure 1. Rotary wing UAV in flight.

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 …

11/13/24

Additives for Improving Hog Farm Air Quality

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

11/13/24
Bar graph showing date (Jan.-Dec.) on the x-axis vs. temperature-humidity index on the y-axis. For most of the summer, THI was above the livestock heat stress threshold.

Enhancing Animal Welfare and Productivity Through Silvopasture Management

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

11/12/24
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.

11/11/24

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, …

11/1/24SoilFacts