Resolutions for the Farm
With the new year upon us, many begin to declare resolutions for themselves such as becoming more organized or …
Cassie LeMaster
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock, Equine Polk County CenterCassie_LeMaster@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 79 Carmel Lane
Columbus, NC 28722
Columbus, NC 28722
Mailing Address: PO Box 187
Columbus, NC 28722
Columbus, NC 28722
Recent Posts by Cassie LeMaster
Planning for Increasing Hay Prices
As with many industries this past year, agriculture and hay production have seen extreme rises in input costs and …
Winter Grazing Options for Horse Pastures
Fall is the perfect time for planting winter annuals such as annual ryegrass, oats, wheat or cereal rye in …
Tips for Helping Fescue Pastures Survive the Summer Heat
Keep forage stubble height high– A higher forage stubble height increases your cool season pasture’s water-holding capacity and re-growth …
Farm Management Checklist for May
√ Complete spring vaccinations if haven’t done so already. √ Deworm livestock and horses if necessary. √ Implement a fly control program …
Weed of the Month: Buttercup
I’ve observed many area pastures dotted with the yellow-flowering buttercup over the past month–a sure sign of spring. Buttercup …
Strategies to Prevent Laminitis in Grazing Horses
Laminitis is a debilitating systemic disease which manifests in the horse’s hoof, causing significant pain and lameness. Although there …
Equine Calorie Consumption: Hay vs Pasture Grazing
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Polk County office held a field day last Tuesday, February 23, 2021, which was …