Auxin Herbicide Training Schedule
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo or …
John Cothren
County Extension Director and Ext Agent, Agriculture - Livestock and Field Crops Wilkes County Centerjohn_cothren@ncsu.eduStreet Address:416 Executive Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Mailing Address:416 Executive Dr
Suite B
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Suite B
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Recent Posts by John Cothren
Johnsongrass
As most producers experienced their first frost last weekend, another potential dangerous crop to ruminant animals is Johnsongrass. Johnsongrass …
Tips for Making the Most of Silage
With the recent popularity of haylage production within the county, attention needs to be taken on handling, storage and …
Drought and Animal Feed Requirements
Livestock producers in western North Carolina have been impacted by the worst drought in recent years. There has been …
Helpful Tips for Bull Selection
Bull selection can be tricky business but one good thing about it is that “one size fits all” does …
Switching Gears for Next Year's Calf Crop
As many producers wrap up calving season, it’s time to switch gears and start thinking about next year’s calf …
How Do You Choose the Best Winter Cover Crop for Your Situation?
Corn harvest is underway in most of North Carolina and tobacco fields are being stripped as harvest season kicks …
What's Ahead for the Cattle Market? Get Out Your Crystal Ball
What should I do with my calves now that the market tanked? This is a question I have received …
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