Animals and Livestock
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February 14, 2024
Ask a Farmer: How are eggs graded, and what do the grades mean?
We asked North Carolina egg farmer Trey Braswell of Braswell Family Farms about how eggs are graded.
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November 9, 2023
Ask a Farmer: How Do You Use Livestock Antibiotics?
We asked livestock veterinarian Oberlin McDaniel how she uses livestock antibiotics in her veterinary practice.
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August 17, 2023
Ask a Farmer: Why Are Partnerships Important in Farming?
North Carolina beef cattle farmer Carl Mitchell says partnerships are necessary for survival and success in agriculture.
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May 15, 2023
Meet Two North Carolina Cheesemakers
In honor of June Dairy Month, we’re highlighting two local creameries producing delicious cheeses – including cheddar, pepper...
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February 18, 2023
North Carolina Teenager Talton Correll Runs a Successful Egg-Laying Operation
North Carolina teenager Talton Correll manages Talton’s Eggs, a thriving egg-laying operation hatched from his interests in agriculture.
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November 16, 2022
Research Makes More Allergens Tolerable
While a food allergens affects the immune system and can cause life-threatening symptoms, researchers are working to find...
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February 23, 2022
North Carolina Pork Farmers Are Committed to Top-Notch Care for Their Animals
While there are many pork producers in North Carolina, no matter how you slice it, farmers are working...
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August 30, 2021
Cattle Connections: North Carolina Local Beef
Accentuated by the pandemic, the growing trend for local foods presents new opportunities for North Carolina farms to...
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November 8, 2020
6 Farm Facts About Pork
Did you know that North Carolina is the No. 2 pork-producing state in the country?
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September 17, 2019
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Alpacas
Learn 10 facts about alpacas.