Stories From Jun 2018
Discover NC Dairy Debut
Discover NC Dairy is a virtual dairy farm tour that will soon be available for dairy producers, extension agents and agricultural educators from NC State Extension. The video kiosk version had its maiden voyage at the 90th annual NC FFA Convention in Raleigh on June 19-20, 2018.
Piggott Gives Radio Talk on NC Livestock Grain Deficit
Tune in to minute 16 to hear Nick Piggott discuss the impact of importing feed for NC livestock production.
Walden: 6 Ways North Carolina Will Be Different in 2050
The year 2050 seems distant, but it really isn’t. We’ll be there in only 32 years. But our state will be different.
Branan Provides Ag. Law Perspective to Hog Nuisance Trial Analysis
“What the plaintiffs did in their complaint was lay out factually how the farmer in these arrangements doesn’t really do enough to be found liable for damages,” North Carolina State University ag and environmental law professor Andrew Branan said.
Walden Speaks on the Urban-Rural Divide
Walden presents across North Carolina about the urban-rural divide.
Corn Basis Determines Impact of Out-of-state Corn on Animal Ag Profits
With a deficit of feed grain to nourish North Carolina’s “tails and feathers” production – hogs, broiler chickens and turkeys – the profitability of our state’s livestock industry hinges on adequate, reliable and low-cost out-of-state sources for corn.
New Off-Road Vehicle Restrictions In Outer Banks
New limits on off-road vehicles in North Carolina’s Outer Banks aim to protect endangered species. They also add another chapter to the United States’ long history of conflict over use of public land.