Ag industry updates at NH Ag Professionals Day
Each year, UNH Extension hosts the New Hampshire Agriculture Professionals Day to connect ag service providers and farmers (more…)
Looking to lease? Get it in writing
A strong farm lease isn’t just a formality, it’s the foundation of a flourishing farming partnership. Whether you’re an experienced (more…)
New England hay production
Dr. Glenda Pereira, the host of “Maine Farmcast” and the UMaine Extension dairy specialist, sat down with Dr. Juan (more…)
Crop Comments: Winter Forages Harness Cold Weather’s Soil Warmth
The last few days of September, I saw early plantings of winter rye (more…)
Simmental & SimAngus produce on pasture forages at Deer Creek Farm
LOWESVILLE, VA – Deer Creek Farm is a registered Simmental and SimAngus operation owned by Mark and Dana (more…)
Big E boosts youth in agriculture
It was once again showtime at the Big E, where grace under pressure and hard work paid off. Before the Eastern States (more…)
Protein’s popularity opens up options for producers
Raising livestock takes some serious doing. Feeding, watering and minding troublesome animals makes for a long day’s work. (more…)
Pitching a story to the local press
“Media coverage can bring significant attention and credibility to your farm, but it requires understanding what makes (more…)
Beware yellowjackets
Hiking, hunting, harvesting? Going for a walk in the woods? Riding your horse? Mowing your lawn? Picking apples? (more…)
Crop Comments: Be on the Lookout for High Nitrates in Corn
On Sept. 18, Jim, an organic dairy farmer, called me to discuss (more…)
The Asian longhorn tick continues to spread
The Asian longhorn tick (ALHT), native to eastern Asia, was first found in the U.S. in 2017. In less than a decade, ALHT (more…)
Cattle herd rebuild clashes with markets
“We’re seeing the collision of the beef and dairy markets in a way we wouldn’t have dreamed of a few years ago.”
That’s how (more…)
Clean your fans – and other thoughts on calf barn ventilation
According to Tim Terry, farm strategic planning specialist with Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY, the calf hutch is still the (more…)
