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Zippy Duvall addresses Virginia farmers at annual meeting

by Sally Colby

Virginia Farm Bureau members gathered for the state’s annual convention had the privilege of hearing American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Vincent ‘Zippy’ Duvall speak at the opening of the delegate session. [Read more…]

December 8, 2017

Can sheep assist in the treatment of Huntington’s Disease?

by George Looby, DVM

Huntington’s Disease is a genetic disorder in which the symptoms appear in mid-life usually between the ages of 35 and 50. The onset is insidious with mental signs often appearing first followed by generalized physical deterioration. Treatment is supportive with no specific medication available to counteract the symptoms. Once diagnosed the patient faces a slow downhill course as all bodily functions are lost. [Read more…]

December 8, 2017

Agriculture equipment service technicians: the approaching middle ground

by Steve Wagner

“We’ve been very concerned about the whole situation with workforce, particularly in agriculture,” said Scott Sheely, Special Assistant for Workforce Development, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. “We’ve done some studies of our needs going forward, and we are anticipating a need for some 75,000 workers in the ag and food industry between now and 2027.” [Read more…]

December 8, 2017

Being led by the nose

by Hope Holland

When people use the phrase “led around by the nose” it is evident that they are implying that someone is being led by that old ring in the nose that can cow even the toughest of bulls. The phrase is not usually used in any complimentary fashion. [Read more…]

December 8, 2017

New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation holds annual meeting

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation (NHFB) held its 101st Annual Meeting on Nov. 10 and 11 in Keene, NH. The event, hosted by Cheshire County Farm Bureau, offered farm tours, workshops and competitions along with a chance to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of NHFB members. [Read more…]

December 8, 2017

Where did all of the ticks come from?

by George Looby, DVM

In recent years, ticks have become increasingly common. As a human health issue, they first came on the scene when the causative agent of Lyme Disease was first identified in 1975. The tick that carries the organism that causes Lyme Disease was given the name Ixodes scapularis commonly known as the black-legged tick. This tick has the ability to carry Lyme Disease and several others including Granulocytic anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Borellia miyamotoi, commonly at the same time. [Read more…]

December 8, 2017

Conservation and Farming in Harmony

by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

Public perception sometimes places farmers and environmentalists at odds; however, they dovetail at Canoga Creek Farm & Conservancy in Seneca Falls, NY, where Keith Tidball and his wife, Mo Tidball, care for the animals they raise as well as the land that also supports wildlife. [Read more…]

December 1, 2017

“We’re Pulling For You”

by Sally Colby

A Virginia dairy farm is much like other dairy farms that once populated the area, but there’s a unique twist to this one. Frank Will explains some of the background of his family’s Mt. Crawford farm. [Read more…]

December 1, 2017

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NY Farm Bureau speaks out against new EPA proposed rule ~ Deadline extended

NY Farm Bureau speaks out against new EPA proposed rule ~ Deadline extended

by Elizabeth A. Tomlin “It’s time to ditch the rule!” said New York Farm Bureau State Associate Director of Public Policy and National Affairs, Elizabeth Wolters, who spoke at an annual October Farm Bureau meeting. Wolters joined NYFB District 8 Director Dean Casey to inform attendees about updates on important issues concerning farmers across the […]

Mob grazing

Mob grazing

by Karl H. Kazaks Recently the NRCS hosted a seminar on the soil health and production benefits of mob grazing. Over 400 people from around the country joined to listen to Doug Peterson, Missouri’s State Soil Health Specialist (and past State Grazing Specialist), speak about the practice. Peterson, who farms in northern Missouri said in […]

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