Storm and Hurricane Preparedness
Hey everybody! We’re two weeks into hurricane season so I wanted to post some resources that will hopefully help everyone …
Grilling Tips
Hey everyone! This is Zach Troutman, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with Lincoln County Cooperative Extension. With the weather …
The Myths of Tree Topping
Dear Agent Trowel, I hear that the city of Charlotte once fined one of their businesses $10,000.00 for “topping” eight …
Biosecurity on the Farm
The day after Christmas my wife and daughter entered a plane at Raleigh/Durham Airport and stepped off in London, …
Big Win at the State Fair for Lincoln / Catawba Livestock Judging Team
Congratulations to the 4-H Livestock Judging team from Lincoln and Catawba Counties on their accomplishments at the 2016 State …
Determining Cattle Prices
Why are cattle prices down? When will prices go up? What are the important price benchmarks for livestock? What are management …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
Winning the Battle Against Ryegrass in Wheat
Italian ryegrass has caused significant issues for small grain production in Cleveland and Lincoln counties in recent years due …
Fall Armyworms Make Unwelcomed Visit to Lincoln Co. Crop Fields
“2016 certainly seems to be a year for fall armyworms,” says Andrew Scruggs, Lincoln County’s Extension Agent for field …
Zika Panic Still Premature in NC
Bad news travels way faster than the Zika virus. And that is good news. It is true that Zika …
News for Livestock Producers
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Forage Management After It Rains
October is practically here and now that the area has received beneficial rains, there are some opportunities to grow …