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…manure contacting walnuts during harvest. Photo: Rex Dufour, NCAT By Thea Rittenhouse, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Benefits of Manure Livestock manure is a valuable resource for organic and sustainable soil management….
…and chronic disturbances and how grazing lands respond to acute and chronic disturbances that come in the form of grazing, drought, fire, hail and even insect pest invasion. Right now,…
…Small-scale renewable energy projects can be excellent investments for farms and rural businesses, especially those that are looking for new management options or marketing possibilities. Contents Introduction It’s Not (Usually)…
In this video, the third session of NCAT’s “Advanced Grazing Series,” NCAT Agriculture Specialists Lee Rinehart and Justin Morris focus on livestock with a discussion about the effects of animal…
…lower forage quality and yields, uneven pasture use, and poorer manure distribution in comparison to other grazing management practices. Changing livestock grazing activity from continuous grazing management to a form…
By Preston Sulllivan, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Overview Soil-borne diseases result from a reduction of biodiversity of soil organisms. Restoring beneficial organisms that attack, repel, or otherwise antagonize disease-causing pathogens will…
…Organic Management of Internal and External Livestock Parasites Tools for Managing Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats: Animal Selection Tools for Managing Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats: Pasture Management…
…had limited success. However, recent innovations have transformed aquaponics technology into a viable system of food production. Modern aquaponic systems can be highly successful, but they require intensive management and…
…Internal parasite management, especially of Haemonchus contortus (barber pole worm, stomach worm), is a primary concern for the majority of sheep and goat producers. These parasites have become more difficult…
…also help break some pest and disease cycles. But it’s difficult for growers to sacrifice valuable high tunnel space for a non-cash crop. The timing of a cover crop and…