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Category Archives: Mid Atlantic

Marketing local meats — best practices

Posted in Eastern Edition, Mid Atlantic, New England Farm Weekly, Western Edition

CN-MR-1-Marketing 1by Sanne Kure-Jensen

Do you have more meat in your farm freezer that you can sell? Do you have trouble reaching customers or getting the prices you should to keep your farm viable?

“Most farmers go into farming because they love farming, not because they love marketing,” said Matt LeRoux, an agricultural marketing specialist with Cornell’s Cooperative Extension. At a recent workshop offered by the Rhode Island Raised Livestock Association, he coached livestock farmers to offer messages that resonate with customers and grow product sales.
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Soybean growers recognized at annual Crop Producers Conference

Posted in Mid Atlantic

CM-MR-1-Soybean growers 1by Sally Colby

Pennsylvania soybean growers working toward higher yields can compete regionally for individual as well as regional awards in the state’s growing contest.

In presenting the Pennsylvania Soybean Board awards for the 2013 growing season, Penn State Extension Educator Del Voight noted that the average yield for 2013 was 76.8 bu/acre, which he says reflects the trend toward an overall increase of one bushel/year.

Average seed drop among growers was 167,000 plants/acre, which is close to the recommended rate in Penn State’s agronomy guide. Continue reading→

It’s fun, but is it safe?

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CEWM-MR-3-It's fun 2by Sally Colby

Farm kids often have advantages over their suburban and urban peers when it comes to opportunities for learning about working with livestock and machinery. One of the most popular pieces of machinery among youth is the 4-wheeler, or ATV, but such vehicles are responsible for serious accidents every year.

To help both adults and youth understand the potential hazards with ATVs, Penn State ag engineers have created roll-over simulators. These simulators, which include a tractor cab and a full-size ATV, draw attention at events such as the Keystone Farm Show in York, PA and Penn State’s Ag Progress Days in Rock Springs, PA. Continue reading→

CattleWomen meet at National Cattle Convention

Posted in Eastern Edition, Mid Atlantic, New England Farm Weekly, Western Edition

C4-MR-2-Cattlewomen 2by Rebecca Long Chaney

NASHVILLE, TN — CattleWomen from coast to coast gathered recently for the National Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show. Members of the American National CattleWomen’s Association (ANCW) met to discuss ways to empower their members to make continued contributions to the beef community.

Volunteer CattleWomen are a vital part of the programs managed by ANCW. The country is divided into seven regions and each region works hard to carry out ANCW’s mission to promote beef programs and activities. Continue reading→