Blended Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Course Now Available
The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) has released a new blended learning option for the Preventive Controls for …
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FSMA Updates From the 10th Annual Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference
The 10th Annual Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, hosted by the National Grain and Feed Association-Pet Food Institute, …
Online CGMP Course From FSPCA Available
Are you or your employees interested in learning more about the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) requirements of the …
Self-Audit Checklist for Animal Food Current Good Manufacturing Practice Compliance
Does your facility need to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? Are you trying to prepare for a …
Compliance Date for Preventive Controls for Animal Food Approaching
The final compliance date for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule, part of the Food Safety Modernization …
Summer 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …
Summary of Digging and Harvesting Progress Oct 7-11 Peanut Notes No. 203
Progress on digging and harvesting peanuts through the week of October 7–11, 2019, is found at the link below: County …
Crop Report October 11 Peanut Notes No. 202
The most recent crop report for peanuts in the V-C region can be found at the following link: V-C Region …
Small Loans for Equipment Upgrades From USDA's FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA FSA FSFL program is another option with low-interest loans. The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing …
Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing your Woodlands
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
Save the Date: NC Crop Protection School
The 71st Annual Crop Protection School will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Johnston County Agricultural Center …
Fall Armyworm Infestations Widespread in Southeastern North Carolina
Authors: Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth During the past few days, we have had a major increase of caterpillar defoliation …
Pod Maturity Based on Planting Date Peanut Notes No. 201 2019
Examples of pod maturity on October 2 at Lewiston-Woodville when peanut (variety Bailey) was planted May 23, June 10, …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Peanut-Based Cropping Systems Research Jordan Summary Peanut Notes No. 200 2019
The following handout was discussed at the recent North Carolina Peanut Field Day held at the Peanut Belt Research …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
Non-Bt Hybrid Yield Trial Results and Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn as Resistance Insurance
All growers who plant Bt corn in North Carolina are required by law to plant non-Bt corn (refuge). Details …
V-C Region Crop Report Peanut Notes No. 199 2019
The most recent crop report for the region is posted below: V-C Region Crop Report Sept. …
Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
October 17 Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting to Focus on Mushrooms!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 9 a.m. til noon at the Stanford …