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Dr. Elizabeth Homerosky, DVM, recalls learning as a 4-H’er that young heifers should be developed to as much as 80% of their mature body weight at bre...
Posted On January 7, 2026
Country Folks is a weekly publication serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic agriculture industries. Our coverage area reaches from Maine to North Carolina with four regional editions. Our key market focuses include dairy, beef, crops, small ruminants and so much more. Editorial content revolves around production, animal health, industry events, trade shows and auctions.
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Stephen McCray of McCray’s Farm in South Hadley, MA, has been ahead of the curve when it comes to agritourism. This was the fourth year that the farm ...
Posted On January 7, 2026
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Organic livestock production presents challenges, primarily in higher production costs, and pigs are no exception. Dr. Yuzhi Li, professor of animal s...
Posted On January 7, 2026
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An assortment of specialized tendons, ligaments and bones in the arms and hands allows humans to perform amazing work. Farmers’ daily tasks often lead...
Posted On January 7, 2026
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Human resources may seem like a department or set of duties for a business far different from your farm; however, it’s important to perform these task...
Posted On January 7, 2026
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Happy New Year, farm family! As I type these words, I find myself straddling the space-time continuum in a way that I don’t often do. The change from ...
Posted On January 7, 2026
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Four basic inputs are required for successful crop production: solar radiation, moisture, warmth (soil and air) and soil nutrients. All equally import...
Posted On January 7, 2026
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With recent acceleration of the digital world and artificial intelligence (AI) seeing increased use in nearly every industry, there’s a growing need f...
Posted On December 31, 2025
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Planning on hosting a music festival on your commercial farm? Or a wedding? Or a different agritourism event? According to Lindsey Pashow, to reduce t...
Posted On December 31, 2025
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