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This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Animal Agriculture
Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
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Managing Storm Damage: NCDA & CS Information for Poultry
Mike Martin, Director of Poultry Programs, Veterinary Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
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Hay Donation Website
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The Hay Alert website is available to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence secure winter hay supplies. Dr. …
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Mass Mortality Composting
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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers Landowner Assistance
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering assistance to landowners having suffered damage to working lands and livestock …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
(Download this article as a PDF) Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought …
Dangerous Weather Considerations for Dairy Producers
As Hurricane Florence approaches the coast of the Carolinas, it is important to start making preparations for you, your …
Post Storm Recommendations for Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Pasture-based beef, dairy, sheep and goat farmers need to be diligent in checking livestock, repairing damaged infrastructure, and looking …
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 …
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