Be sure and reach out if we can be of assistance at 336-593-8179 or awbowman@ncsu.edu.
The Stokes County Cattlemen's Association is going to take a break through the summer and we hope to see you again in September.
Thanks - April Bowman,
Livestock and Forages Extension Agent
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NC Farm Link
Take a few minutes and see how the NC Farm Link program connected Stokes County farmer, Calvin Covington, with aspiring farmers Gerald and Ali Conrad who are now raising a few hundred sheep north of King. Follow them on Instagram at sunsetacres_nc. https://youtu.be/ZSPcpLQEjSM?si=h4mTjg2xRZ3r9AjV
Learn more about NC Farm Link, or create your own account at https://ncfarmlink.ces.ncsu.edu/.
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Free EID Tags for Cattle Producers
NC Farm ID issues identification cards to livestock premises who obtains a National Premises Identification Number (PIN). You are not required to show this card at sales, auctions, or events. It is merely a more permanent and convenient proof of your premises registration. If your card is lost or stolen, you can request another card by sending an email to NCFarmID@ncagr.gov, or by calling 919-707-3250.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is giving out 100 free EID button tags to cattle producers that register with the NC Farm ID Program or to producers that already have a Farm ID but need EID buttons They will also provide you with a tag applicator (while supplies last on both tags and taggers). https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/veterinary/licensing%20%26%20forms#FarmIDLivestockPremiseRegistrationNationalPINCards-2440. Questions? Email NCFarmID@ncagr.gov
After November 5, 2024, some cattle will be required to have an EID including:
All sexually intact cattle and bison 18 months of age or over
All female dairy cattle of any age
All male dairy cattle born after March 11, 2013
Cattle and bison of any age used for rodeos, recreation events, shows, or exhibitions.
Exempt animals are:
Beef cattle under 18 months of age
Cattle and bison if they are going directly to slaughter
Cattle and bison that DO NOT move interstate (unless required by APHIS)
Scrapie tags are already required for sheep and goats if they are leaving your farm, and for swine that travel public roads.
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Small Businesses (and Farms) Must Complete a Beneficial Ownership Information (BIO)
As part of the Corporate Transparency Act (part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act) businesses should complete the Beneficial Ownership Information (BIO) by January 1, 2025 if they formed prior to January 1, 2024. New entities formed after January 1, 2024, have 90 to file. Entities formed after January 1, 2025, have 30 days to file.
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Summer Stockpiling
With the rainfall that we've had this spring, there's a good chance that some of your forage may have gotten ahead of your livestock. If you aren't mowing it for hay, consider stockpiling about 25% of your pastures for your livestock to graze during the summer slump of Mid-August. In mid-July, stop grazing another 25% and allow it to re-grow until Mid-October. Learn more and see diagrams at:
https://augusta.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/augusta_ext_vt_edu/files/Using_a_Summer_Stockpiling_System_to_Extend_the_Grazing_Season.pdf
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Wool Pool
There will be a Wool Pool in August in Virginia and we hope to provide collection and transportation from Stokes County to this event. We should know more soon, but save your wool.
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Meat Goat Management
Join NC Cooperative Extension on Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stokes Extension Center at 700 Main Street, Danbury for this free workshop. Dr. Emily Cope will join us via Zoom to discuss goals of a nutritional program for meat goats.
Please register online: http://go.ncsu.edu/StokesMeatGoat24
You can learn some basics of meat goat nutrition from https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/nutritional-feeding-management-of-meat-goats. Reach out if you have questions.
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Poultry Management
Join us on Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stokes Extension Center at 700 Main Street, Danbury. Our Area Specialized Poultry Specialist, Jonas Asbill will join us via Zoom, as we review some best management practices in regards to caring for your flock. We'll cover nutritional requirements and housing considerations, as well as a basic overview on health and common poultry diseases.
Please register at https://go.ncsu.edu/StokesChickens24.
Here are some resources related to caring for backyard chickens from NC State Extension. https://homegrown.extension.ncsu.edu/2022/04/starting-a-backyard-chicken-flock/.
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Dairy Goat Management for the Homesteader
Interested in raising dairy goats? Join Area Specialized Dairy Agent, Marti Day, via Zoom for a discussion about feeding your dairy goat. We will discuss nutrition, as well as visual hay analysis versus chemical analysis. In addition, we will also share information about milk quality, mastitis, and food safety. Register at https://go.ncsu.edu/stokesdairy24.
Frankly, North Carolina doesn't have a lot of research-based information on dairy goats, so I'm excited that we get to offer this course. In the meantime, check out this information from the University of Missouri https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g3990.
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Pasture Walk - Save the Date
We are planning a Pasture Walk on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. We will discuss rotational grazing, cost-share assistance and other programs from Soil and Water Conservation, forage species, and more.
I think it's worth mentioning that it's extremely difficult to meet the needs of a lactating female of any species, using our traditional Kentucky 31 type Fescue varieties. Come learn about some improved forage varieties at this pasture walk. You can also learn more about the nutritional needs of goats at the two aforementioned workshops.
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Got Questions?
We took our most frequently asked livestock questions and made a Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) page. Check it out. https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/stokes-county-livestock-forage/frequently-asked-livestock-questions/
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Equipment Available for Rent
We have updated our list of equipment that is available for rent which includes 30 Tartar cattle panels on a tag along protable trailer and a hay moisture/temperature probe.
https://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/05/tools-available-for-rent-for-livestock-producers/
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REMINDERS
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Feeder Calf Sales
The 2024 Graded Feeder Calf Sale Dates have been released. All sales are on a Thursday: June 20, August 8, September 26, and November 14. Calves must be CONSIGNED and have a sale ear tag in them prior to bringing them to the sale, as well as be pre-weaned, and properly vaccinated. Visit https://www.norwoodfeedercalf.com/requirements.
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August Tel-O-Auction Cattle Sale, Patrick County, Virginia
Patrick County, Virginia plans to hold a cattle Tel-O-Auction on August 19th. Interested producers should call the Patrick County Extension office at 276-3341 or 276-692-8289 (Kristy Hughes) before June 28.
June 28 Consignment Deadline; Order VQA tags at $1 each
July 6 Cattle must be weaned
July 8 Final date to administer the first round of shots by a BQA certified individual (Bovishield Gold 5, Ultrabac 7)
August 5 Final date to administer the second round of shots by a BQA certified individual (Bovishileld Gold One Shot, Ultrabac 7)
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NC State Fair Youth Market Swine, Meat-Type Sheep, and Meat Goats Procedures
Nominations for NC State Fair will be made through ShoWorks https://ncsf.fairwire.com/,
- May 15 - June 15 request your nomination kit
- June 20 - July 1 Pickup your DNA kit at pre-set locations
- May 25th- Kinston, Lenoir Co. Livestock Arena (order must be placed by May 21st) 3-6pm
- June 20th- Waynesville, Mountain Research Station 4-7pm
- June 21st– Edgecombe Community College – time TBD
- June 22nd- Showdown in the Foothills, Lenoir, Caldwell County Fairgrounds 9am -12pm
- June 24th- Rockingham, Richmond County Extension Office 4-7pm
- June 25th- Kenansville, Duplin County Extension 0ffice 4-7pm
- June 28th- Goat/Sheep Roundup- Winston Salem, Carolina Classic Fairgrounds 9 am - 12pm
- June 15 - July 15 – Nominate animals at Welcome to ShoWorks! (fairwire.com)
- Turn in DNA to a N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent or County Center; https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county-center/ by July 15
- Aug 15 - Sept 15 - enter your animals in the fair
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Small Ruminant Educational Programs
2023-2024 NC Small Ruminant Improvement Program Webinar Recordings - Recordings from this year's webinar series can be found HERE
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Carolina Meat and Value-Added Dairy Conference
The Carolina Meat Conference and Value-Added Dairy Conference is July 29-31 in Boone.
There are opportunities for scholarships, sponsorships, and volunteering at this conference. Visit https://www.carolinameatconference.com/ to learn more.
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NC Farm and Food Products Listing
NCDA&CS is releasing a weekly list of food and food products available for sale. You can apply to be added to the list and/or view the list on their site at https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/marketing/nc-products-directory/agribusiness-products.
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Tips and Tidbits
You can submit soil samples for no fee April through November to the NCDA&CS Agronomic laboratory. Kits are available for free in our office.
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Livestock Emergency Response Trainings
Visit the North Carolina Animal Emergency Response Working Group website/ NCAERWG to access the list of upcoming trainings and to register. Registration is required.
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Calendar of Livestock Events
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June 7-8 Blue Ridge Fiber Fest, Higgins Fairgrounds, Sparta, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., free admission, fiber arts, vendors, lessons & shearing
June 10 Meat Goat Management, 6:30 p.m., Stokes Extension, 700 Main Street, Danbury
June 14 Deadline to nominate Junior Swine, Meat-type Sheep and Goats to the 2024 NC State Fair
June 20 Feeder Calf Sale, Stanly County Livestock Market, Norwood
June 21-23 Showdown in the Foothills. Sheep & Goat Show, Lenoir (Caldwell Co.)
June 27-29 NC Sheep and Goat Roundup, Winston-Salem (so much more than "just" a show!!!)
July 4 Office Closed for Independence Day
July 13-14 Foothills Firecracker Showdown, King, NC
July 16 Caring for Chickens, 6:30 p.m., Stokes Extension, 700 Main Street, Danbury
July 22 Dairy Goat Management, 6:30 p.m. Stokes Extension, 700 Main Street, Danbury
July 29-31 Carolina Meat Conference, Boone
August 8 Feeder Calf Sale, Stanly County Livestock Market, Norwood
August 9-10 NC Jr. Beef Roundup
September 24 Pasture Walk, 6:30 p.m. - Save the Date
September 26 Feeder Calf Sale, Stanly County Livestock Market, Norwood
November 14 Feeder Calf Sale, Stanly County Livestock Market, Norwood
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