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Soil Testing Information

In North Carolina, most soils are acidic and low in nutrients. Good plant growth usually requires the addition of lime and fertilizer. Soil testing is the best way to find out how much to apply. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture offers soil testing and information for both commercial growers and home owners. Soil samples are usually analyzed within about a week, but may take longer from late fall through early spring due to heavy loads from farmers at this time. Results of the tests are posted on an online system and also mailed to the client. MORE

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Copper as an Immunostimulant for Fish?
Posted August 6th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

Channel Catfish with bacterial infection

In 2004, Dr. Noga, professor at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, was working on a way to better manage Winter Kill. Winter Kill has been responsible for almost 8% of total catfish disease kills in the U.S. annually from 1999 to 2007, and has stymied most attempts at controlling it. Dr. Noga determined that many fish, when stressed, developed a syndrome characterized by the immediate and dramatic loss of their skin. This syndrome ... MORE

2009 Annual Crawfish Growers Association Meeting
Posted February 12th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Animal Agriculture

2009 Annual North Carolina Crawfish Grower’s Association MeetingThe North Carolina Crawfish Grower’s Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the City of Washington Civic Center, 110 Gladden St.Washington, NC 27889, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. This meeting provides an opportunity for all crawfish producers in the state to come together to share information and experiences as well as learn about the latest in crawfish production practices. The meeting ... MORE

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