Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
The NC State University Plant Disease and Insect Clinic will be closing for the Thanksgiving holiday starting at 1:30 …
Animal Agriculture
NEW - Asian Longhorned Tick Publication Available
]We have had requests for information about the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) which is an invasive species that …
Blister Beetles of Hay and Forages in North Carolina
By Wes Watson, David Orr, and Steve Bambara, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University Introduction. Blister …
What Are the Patterns of Why Honey Bee Colonies Are Dying in the US?
Answer: Another year, another survey, and the findings remain less than encouraging. It seems counter-intuitive that we don’t have a …
Is a Virus From Tobacco Killing All of the Honey Bees?
Answer: Probably not, but it’s interesting that it is found in bees at all Honey bees are hosts to more …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
2020 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
12/18/19
Ruminant Preference for Bermudagrass Hay With and Without Exposure to Swine Lagoon Effluent
Bermudagrass hays cut from a swine lagoon spray field prior to and following effluent application …
12/18/19
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
12/18/19
Applying Animal Waste to Cover Crops
This publication provides guidance on applying nutrients from animal wastes on cover crops. It provides …
12/17/19
Explaining the North Carolina Egg Law for Producers With Small Flocks
This publication is targeted toward small producers who may be contemplating entering into egg sales …
11/25/19
Fences for Horses
This publication provides an overview of the factors that should be considered before you install …
11/19/19
Poultry Waste Stockpiling Methods: Environmental Impacts and Their Mitigation
Due to pollution concerns federal and state regulations and incentives (discussed in this publication) have …
11/14/19
Water Needs Assessment Tool—A Guide for Technical Specialists
This publication provides background information and references for the Water Needs Assessment Tool spreadsheet and …
11/14/19