Environmental stewardship awarded at Canon Dairy
by Enrico Villamaino
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program announced the first winners of the FARM Excellence Awards. (more…)
Biologicals improve corn management
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Increasing yields should always be a priority to any corn grower. At Cornell’s virtual Corn Congress, Connor Sible of the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois presented “Understanding Biologicals for Improved Corn Management” to share his findings. (more…)
Cream cheese supply chain spread thin
by Troy Bishopp
The news story came over the barn radio: “Cream cheese is in short supply.” For purveyors of cheesecakes and schmeared bagels, this is an unfolding tragedy that cuts into the enjoyment of a favorite dairy product. (more…)
Duvall and AFBW applaud work of women farmers
by Enrico Villamaino
The annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Women (AFBW) organization was held at the annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) convention on Jan. 8 in Atlanta. The AFBW’s Leadership program provides women with development opportunities to “sharpen their skills and strengthen their ability to inspire change.” (more…)
Dairy economy outlook for 2022
by Sally Colby
Dr. Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said dairy producers have experienced a string of unusual years, but looking back and making comparisons can help producers anticipate the year ahead. (more…)
Does Losing Soil Carbon Contribute to Tornado Formation?
On Dec. 14, 2021, Ben Adler, Yahoo News’ senior climate editor, wrote an article titled “Why climate change is likely to cause more devastating tornadoes.” (more…)
Keystone Farm Show marks 25th year
by Sally Colby
Every farmer’s calendar is full of notes and must-dos, and one of the events many farmers pencil in for January is the three-day Keystone Farm Show at the York Fairgrounds in York, PA. (more…)
Cody Farms awarded 40th Madison County Conservation Farm of the Year
by Troy Bishopp
CAZENOVIA, NY – Most people see dirt. The farmer sees a living soil of potential. (more…)
Testing TMR Provides Useful Report Card
The January 2022 newsletter that I received from Mercer Milling Company opened with the quote “The (mineral) market is seeing some stability, seeming to be quiet. Per the ‘new normal’ we seem to be getting used to, freight and logistics are the troubling factors; (more…)
Standing Stubble Stymies
Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word stymie as follows: noun – “(golf) the condition that exists on a putting green when an opponent’s ball lies in a direct line between the player’s ball and the hole; any situation in which one is obstructed or frustrated; (more…)
NCBA provides a look back
by Sally Colby
In reviewing the ways in which 2021 affected cattle producers, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said the focus was increasing profitability throughout the supply chain. (more…)
Being a good farm neighbor
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Neighborliness seems an integral aspect of the rural life of yesteryear. In current times, the busy pace of life may make it difficult for you to get to know your neighbors. (more…)
