Animal Agriculture
Branan and Chatham County Sheriff Discuss Loose Livestock
It is important for both law enforcement and livestock owners to be informed of the legal ramifications of loose livestock.
Branan Discusses Swine Lawsuits with Producers in Wilson County
Check out the Andrew's presentation on the legality of the hog nuisance lawsuits.
Branan Discusses Farm Nuisance at American Agricultural Law Association Annual Meeting
Oral arguments in the hog nuisance appeal will be heard January 28-31, 2020.
Are Greater Cattle and Grains Production the Solution to the Coming Worldwide Hunger Catastrophe?
Is “more food” the answer? This study uses World Bank data and path/structural equation modeling to determine the veracity of this position versus another.
VR Dairy Farm Tours at the Sunbelt Ag Expo
The Discover NC Dairy 360° VR Headsets Project was an interactive feature at the 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo where North Carolina was the "Spotlight State."
Branan Discusses Employment Law Issues at Carolina Meat Conference
See Andrew's presentation on farm labor at animal operations.
Bee Colony Collapse and Market Adaptation
ARE's Wally Thurman and co-authors Randal Rucker and Michael Burgett assess the effects, or lack thereof, of colony collapse on agricultural markets and pollination fees.
A U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement: Potential Benefits to U.S. Beef
Blake Brown explains both the positive effects a trade agreement would have on the beef industry as well as the barriers to achieving such a trade deal.
Discover NC Dairy 360° VR Headsets Project Update
Agent training sessions were held in Mills River, Statesville and Raleigh. Brittany Whitmire (ARE) and Dr. Shannon Davidson (ANS), both NCSU Extension, partnered with the NC Pork Council and The Dairy Alliance to deliver these workshops. Results of the VR program will be shared and discussed at the NC State Extension conference in October.
Piggott Presents to House Ag Committee
Nick gave his presentation, "US and NC Agricultural Outlook," to the House Ag Committee.