by Tamara Scully
Supplementing the diet of organic dairy cows can be costly. Certified organic grain is expensive. While highly-managed pasture is the best defense, providing adequate nutrition year-round can be challenging. One source of supplemental feed which came to the attention of Dr. Kathy Soder, of the USDA-ARS (Agricultural Research Service), is molasses.
All Breed Beef Cattle Clinic at Stonewall Farms huge success
by Judy Van Put
Stonewall Farms, located on Callicoon Center Road, Jeffersonville, NY, was the place to be recently for all who have an interest in Beef Cattle. Host Eddie Moran worked tirelessly in preparation of the event, which drew Beef Cattle enthusiasts from near and far, along with his wife, Barbara, who was pleased with the almost-300 that came to their farm for the clinic. Continue reading
Letter to the Editor: Five ways to raise the price of milk
1. Do not support the NMPF. How can an organization represent the farmer (producers) and processors at the same time? How many NFL coaches would be employed with year after year losing records? How can Jerry Kozak keep his job? The milk to feed ratio is at an all time low. Jerry Kozak and all board member compensation should be linked to the milk to feed ratio. They currently should not be receiving any compensation, and they should be paying into a fund that distributes the money back to the farmers. “The trend is clear”, Jerry Kozak likes to rub shoulders with the politicians. He knows says that if the Dairy Security Act were implemented, we would have more money in pour milk checks. Does this sound like “deja vu” all over Continue reading
Owens-backed legislation moves forward with Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. — During the week of May 16, the House Agriculture Committee approved its version of the Farm Bill, moving the legislation to the floor for consideration of the full House of Representatives. Congressman Bill Owens, who has long advocated for the Farm Bill to move forward, praised the bipartisan effort and called on his colleagues to swiftly advance the bill.