by Sally Colby
When it comes to weaning lambs, numerous considerations are at play. Decisions are made on a combination of factors including lamb age, availability of pasture or other housing, feed prices and live market prices. (more…)
by Stephen Wagner
Dr. Jennifer Trout is a calf and heifer specialist with Cargill Nutrition and works with large calf ranches, heifer yards and dairies in the American West and Southwest. She earned her DVM from the University of Florida; she’s practiced dairy medicine in California, Texas and Maryland on dairies ranging from as small as 50 cows to as large as 12,000. (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
Addressing the New York Milk Marketing Advisory Council earlier this month, Ag and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball said the silver lining to the pandemic has been the fact that the food supply chain has had a light shining on it like never before. “New York is not relying on another region or another part of the world for our food, and that made us fortunate,” he said. (more…)
by Sally Colby
When the Murray family started farming in Copenhagen, NY, in the 1950s, their dairy looked much like others. But the family was progressive from the start, and quickly expanded with a free-stall barn and parlor in the 1960s, followed by additional expansions. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
In agriculture, “sustainability” can refer to not only environmental aspects of the business but also to the ability to continue to do business. Tri-State SARE Professional Development Project presented “Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production” as a webinar, in cooperation with UMass Extension, University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences and UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. Daimon Meeh, New Hampshire state grazing specialist, presented. (more…)
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
“Why flexible milking?” asked Paul Edwards, a senior scientist of farm systems at DairyNZ. Edwards posed this question during “Exploring Alternative Milking Intervals: Research and Experience,” a presentation offered by University of Vermont Extension. Edwards has conducted numerous studies related to flexible milking systems in New Zealand; his presentation was based on this research. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Managing pasture well can only improve a livestock operation’s sustainability. The Tri-State SARE Professional Development Project recently hosted “Improving Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production,” a webinar featuring Daimon Meeh, New Hampshire state grazing specialist, member of the Granite State Graziers Board and member of the executive committee of the Northeast Pasture Consortium, and Jennifer Colby, part of the University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture’s Pasture Program and who has operated a diversified meat livestock farm since 2000. (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
There’s a lot of really fun and innovative stuff going on with farm technology these days. There are advances that would make your grandparents’ – and even your parents’ – minds reel. A few of these technological wonders were discussed at this year’s virtual World Ag Expo. (more…)
by Sally Colby
Travis Walton started in the beef cattle business like many young people: through 4-H. He purchased his first group of beef cows from a cattle farm near Linwood, NY, and from the start, his goal was to add high-quality females to improve herd genetics. (more…)
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
“What are some additional stressors you experience on the farm or in your life as a woman?” asked Rebecca McFarland at the 2021 Women Managing the Farm Conference.
McFarland is a district family and child development specialist and was one of four presenters in the session titled “Managing Stress, Developing Coping Skills, and Cultivating Resilience.” All four are currently employed by Kansas State Research and Extension. (more…)
Many humans enjoy the coziness of curling up with a good book. Now, thanks to a new program from the Friends of Tompkins County Libraries, animals can enjoy that same feeling, in a manner of speaking. (more…)
by Troy Bishopp
Let’s just say there have been some “delicate situations” in the farm stores and lumberyards across the country in acquiring spring supplies. Whether you’re trying to buy high tensile wire, bale wrap, treated lumber or cropping inputs, it might pay to call ahead to check availability before you head out. (more…)
by Stephen Wagner
The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) recently hosted a virtual panel discussion. “We have a new farming media social group,” said Kelsey O’Shea, an industry relations specialist with American Dairy Association North East. “It is American Dairy Engaged. The idea is to provide you with content ideas, content you can actually share. Updates as to what we’re up to. Updates on research, updates on retail. It’s really supposed to be your one-stop shop for different items – news, social media tricks, seeing other people and connecting with other farmers.” (more…)
by Sally Colby
Whether you’ve been routinely applying a pour-on as cattle come through the chute or administering an injectable, parasitologist Dr. Ray Kaplan wants cattle producers to know they are likely contributing to the issue of parasite resistance to dewormers. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Pasturing livestock may seem a natural and straightforward way to feed them; however, it also promotes farm resilience. Paul Dorrance, owner of Pastured Providence, presented “Pasture-Based Livestock: Advancing Ecological, Economic and Emotional Resilience” as a webinar hosted by Food Animal Concerts Trust. (more…)
