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May 3, 2017

Researchers tried seven different fertilizer regimens for organic tobacco seedlings. (Courtesy of NC State University)

ORGANIC TOBACCO ...

Organic tobacco: get off to a good start

Interest in organic tobacco farming has been growing in recent years

May 3, 2017

bacon

PORK ...

Fresh pork presents an opportunity

Pork’s six-year growth is the fastest in foodservice

May 2, 2017

Cotton planted in the North Carolina coastal plain using no-till methods. (Courtesy of Soil Science via Flickr)

COTTON ...

Cotton planting conditions

Cool spell later in week, with temps. rising to good planting weather May 9

May 2, 2017

SCHOOL MILK ...

Dairy industry applauds Perdue action

USDA will allow school districts to again offer low-fat (1%) flavored milk

May 2, 2017

ROUNDUP ...

DCHA conference reaches new horizons

More than 2 million cattle from 30 states and 10 countries represented

April 30, 2017

Hannah Williams, Union County- High Junior Individual in Halter. (Courtesy of NC State University)

4-H ...

4-H Horse Judging Contest results

2017 NC State 4-H Horse Judging Contest was held April 22

April 30, 2017

pig

SURVEY ...

NAHMS survey to measure antibiotic use

National Pork Board urges producer participation

April 30, 2017

NUTRITION ...

Dairy an 'excellent' source of protein

University of Illinois deems dairy 'excellent' source of protein for children

April 27, 2017

sorghum

SORGHUM ...

2016 Sorghum OVT data now available

Sorghum data available on NC State Extension website

April 27, 2017

flooded corn

CORN ...

Impact of recent heavy rainfall on corn

Plan on a sidedress application of N and possibly other nutrients