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IREDELL COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Livestock News, Updates, and Information: July 2022

Thank you for reading this month's newsletter! This information is intended to be timely and practical for our livestock producers. If you have any questions regarding any information provided, events, or suggestions on topics to be addressed, please reach out to Laura at laura_elmore@ncsu.edu. Be sure to visit our website and our social media sites!
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The Iredell County Cattlemen's Association July Meeting will be on July 21st at 6:30 PM at the Iredell County Agriculture Resources Center. The educational program will be presented by Kent Green, Director of Iredell County Emergency Management, to discuss disaster preparedness for Livestock Producers.

Call the Extension Office at (704) 873-0507 to register by July 18th!
Would you like to be included in the Iredell County Cattlemen's Association Directory? Click the link below to fill out the form!
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Forage Field Day at the Piedmont Research Station
Have you been considering bermudagrass but are not sure if it will work in our area? This is a great opportunity to see some seeded bermudagrass variety plots that local Cooperative Extension Agents have been working with for the last two years, and discuss establishment and maintenance in the Piedmont!

In addition, two hours of Continuing Education Credits are available for the D, K, N, O, and X Categories!
Pasture Weed Spotlight:
Lambsquarter

This warm season annual is common in disturbed areas, such as where hay feeding has taken place. Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album L.) is a member of the amaranth family and can tolerate both acidic and alkaline soils. It prefers open areas.

It can grow to 6 feet in height or more and form dense “forests” that out-compete more desirable species. Young leaves are covered by a white powder. As the plant matures, the stem and leaves may turn reddish in color.
Click here to read more about Lambsquarter and its control
Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in North Carolina

Over the past few years, we have been saying it’s a matter of “when”– not “if”– the spotted lanternfly would invade North Carolina. Well, we no longer have to wonder. Recently, an established population of spotted lanternfly was confirmed in North Carolina for the first time.

Click the link below to learn more about the Spotted Lanternfly!
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Forage Field Day at Piedmont Research Station
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Iredell County Cattlemen's Association Meeting
 
 
 
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