How to manage avian flu heading into fair season
Almost a year later, the avian flu is still present in much of the East Coast’s wild bird and waterfowl population. Poultry owners are still taking the necessary precautions to protect (more…)
Almost a year later, the avian flu is still present in much of the East Coast’s wild bird and waterfowl population. Poultry owners are still taking the necessary precautions to protect (more…)
Corn is one of the three major cereal crops in the world, and given its importance, farmers utilize every tool and technique at their disposal to maximize crop yields. (more…)
Sheep and goat farmers have been battling internal parasites for decades, and the problem isn’t going away. Throughout the Southeast and Northeast, Haemonchus contortus (barber (more…)
It’s no accident that a person who dominates those around him is often called the “cock of the walk.” The same aggressiveness that makes roosters the effective leaders and protectors (more…)
The first time I encountered the term “emergency crop” was when I studied the 1973 “Cornell Recommends for Field Crops.” I had just begun what would turn out to be a 63-month (more…)
Internal parasites can significantly impact cattle health. Parasites result in reduced feed intake and gains and may contribute to poor reproductive performance. (more…)
In their ongoing efforts to connect rural Americans across the country with existing mental health resources, Rural Minds recently partnered (more…)
Implants for growth promotion were introduced for use in livestock in 1957 and are widely used in the cattle feeder and stocker industry. Implants contain (more…)
Damon Odom is a very nice guy, but you don’t really want him to visit your place all that much – at least not in his professional capacity. (more…)
My first contact with the Brassica plant genus as a soil fumigant took place (more…)
“When they hear the sound, it’s like a magnet,” said Rick Jordan.
Jordan is the operations manager/pilot/jack of all trades (more…)
Dr. Sonja Swiger, Texas A&M, said houseflies are more than just a nuisance. They contribute to the issue of antibiotic resistance. (more…)
Do you have a plan in place for transferring your farm business to the next generation?
It may be a difficult topic to address, but the faculty at Cornell Cooperative Extension (more…)
Providing a horse with good fencing is one of the most important responsibilities of being a horse keeper – especially during summer, when (more…)
Not all greenhouse gases are the same, and by focusing on the properties of one in particular, we could clear cow custodians of a crumb of climate (more…)