Control Fire Ants in Pastures, Hayfields and Barnyards
The days of saying “Alexander County does not have fire ants” are behind us. They are here, as evident …
Allison Brown
County Extension Director, Agriculture - Livestock, Forages and Row Crops Alexander County Centerallison_brown@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 151 West Main Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Mailing Address: 151 W Main Ave STE 2
Taylorsville, NC 28681-2518
Taylorsville, NC 28681-2518
Recent Posts by Allison Brown
Wheat Harvest Facts
Alexander County Farmers are finishing up the Wheat Harvest for 2022. Wheat has long been a staple in the …
Dealing with High Fertilizer Costs in Forages
With increased fertilizer costs, producers need to be more intentional when it comes to application. Profit margins will be …
Repurposing Your Christmas Tree for Wildlife
For most of us, taking down the Christmas tree is a dreaded time. The sparkling lights on the Christmas …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Will COVID-19 Affect Meat Production?
Is it possible for the United States to see a shortage in meat in the coming months/year? Yes. We …
Acorn Poisoning in Cattle
Fall usually brings cooler weather and changing leaves. So far the weather isn’t cooler and the majority of us are …
Quality Hay Making Tips
Set baler pickup tines about one inch above the ground. This helps prevent contaminating the hay with dirt, which …
Meet Some of Allison Brown's Colleagues
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Alexander County Center
