New farmer knowledge: Johne’s disease
Contagious diseases are a large threat to the animal production industry, especially those that are deadly or incurable. One well-known bacterial infection found (more…)
Lower Fertilizer Costs Not a Reason to Skip Liming
It’s a no-brainer to state that liming materials improve the performance of fertilizer ingredients, (more…)
The Protein and Grain Outlook from CattleCon
CattleFax, a global leader in beef industry research and analysis, had experts present their annual Protein and Grain Outlook at the recent Cattle Industry Convention (more…)
New life for old barns
Dan McFarland, Penn State Extension ag engineer, said empty dairy barns provide an opportunity for those who want to remain involved in livestock production. (more…)
Hoping for the best out west
“You must always be able to predict what’s next and then have the flexibility to evolve,” said Marc Benioff, co-CEO of SalesForce.com. He makes a good point. (more…)
Transporting young calves
Moving young calves from one facility to another can be a tough task for workers, and it’s even more difficult for the animals being moved.
On many dairy farms, (more…)
Highlights from the 2023 National Cattle Convention
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show took place recently in the Big Easy.
Thousands of cattlemen, cattlewomen and cattle industry members (more…)
Southeast PA Grazing Conference celebrates 30 years
QUARRYVILLE, PA – When grazing organizing patriarch and organic dairy farmer Roman Stoltzfoos reminisced about the first Southeast Pennsylvania Grazing Conference, (more…)
Let’s Baby Our Topsoils
In a column a couple months ago, I tackled the subject of soil compaction, mostly discussing what goes wrong (more…)
NYS Ag Commissioner announces nominations due for DPO Advisory Board March 3
New York State Ag Commissioner Richard A. Ball has announced that the deadline for nominations for new members to the New York Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board (more…)
Moving ahead with technology
The Brake family won’t forget the night of Dec. 14, 2019. That’s when a fire destroyed the milking barn that had been home to the family’s registered Holsteins (more…)
Manage BRD before it happens
In the dairy and beef industries, bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality of animals in early life. (more…)
Continuing the push for high-speed internet
Just like in any other business, access to dependable broadband service has become as integral to a farm’s success as its reliable access to electricity. (more…)
Outstanding New England leaders recognized at Leadership Luncheon
“It’s our goal to shine a national spotlight on the work you all are doing on the local level,” said National Association of Conservation Districts Secretary-Treasurer Gary Blair (more…)
