Press Releases -- January 1998
North Carolina A&T State University
School of Agriculture
January 26, 1998
This is our monthly press packet highlighting the activities of School of Agriculture faculty and Cooperative Extension specialists at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. If you would like more information on the following stories, call Mitch Arnold at (910) 334-7049.
Other News Links:Cooperative Extension Press Releases Agricultural Research Press Releases
General Links: |
* Animal Science
Experts Explain Antibiotic Use Contrary to common misperceptions,
antibiotic use in farm animals is declining, according to experts in the
field. However, public concern continues.
* Erratic Weather Keeps Farmers Guessing It might be hot and dry, or cool and wet maybe even hot and wet, or cool and dry. Might we expect negative effects from the much maligned El Niño? At this point, no one knows what the weather for the 1998 growing season holds. And, considering the erratic weather patterns across the country in recent years, it's likely that weather prediction will continue to be difficult. * Census of Agriculture Important, Says an NC A&T Specialist The Census of Agriculture, which is due on February 2, is important to the survival of small, family farms, says a Cooperative Extension specialist. * Organic Standards Impact Small-Scale Farmers Many of North Carolina's small scale farmers will be affected by proposed standards on organic agricultural products, says a Cooperative Extension specialist. * NC A&T School of Ag Honored with Winn-Dixie Award Superbrand Dairy Plant, a subsidiary of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. has contributed $1,500 to the NC A&T State University School of Agriculture as part of its 14th annual Good Citizenship Awards program. * McAlpin Receives Doctorate Valorie F. McAlpin, director of agricultural communications, recently completed all requirements for a doctorate degree in adult education at North Carolina State University. |