Managing for success in robotic systems
Robotic systems, also known as voluntary milking systems or VMS, are becoming more widely used in North America. Dr. Trevor Devries, Department of Animal Biosciences, (more…)
Aspects of soil health rely on each other
Chemical, physical and biological: the three components of soil health share a codependent relationship, according to research presented by Ken Ferrie of Crop Tech Consulting. (more…)
The genetic fight against PRRS
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), caused by Betaarterivirus suid 1, was first observed in the U.S. in 1987 and had spread to Europe by 1990. (more…)
Take a ‘fresh look’ at weed control
SENECA FALLS, NY – Weeds: they reduce yields, contaminate crops and seem to infest fields year after year. No matter how much you spray, they come right back the next season, (more…)
The other outdoor pastime: Trapping
Fur trapping can trace its roots in America back to the practices of ancient Native Americans. Using an array of trapping techniques, Indigenous people harvested mammals as (more…)
Central NY ag community suffers a great loss but leaves a great legacy
I am writing this article with a heavy heart. We in the agricultural community have lost three very influential people here in Central New York. I was so honored and blessed to have (more…)
Family enjoys camaraderie in ag and showing
Competing at the state level is much more challenging than county-level shows; however, for the Marshman family representing Marshman Farms in Oxford, NY, this year’s New (more…)
Crop Comments: Educated guess? Ignorance isn’t bliss
When I studied high school biology five decades ago, scientists only talked about three life form groups (called kingdoms): animals, plants and fungi. Halfway through that half-century, (more…)
Cool livestock: Made in the shade
The Northeast Grazing & Livestock Conference took place during winter, but one panel discussion focused on keeping your livestock cool during summer heat. This summer, (more…)
Stopping disease before it happens
At the summer meeting of the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hayley Springer, Penn State Extension veterinarian, discussed the challenges in (more…)
Showing draws generations together
It was a good show experience for the Byma family, with several impressive wins in the state fair show ring, thanks to three generations’ involvement in showing. (more…)
Crop Comments: Misbehaving Mexico? Think Again
For decades, Paul Harvey, renowned radio news journalist, aired a daily news commentary titled “The Rest of the Story.” He would open with a fairly well-known headline, (more…)
Country Folks Farm Progress Show set for Sept. 15 and 16
September 15 and 16 are going to be exciting days for those in Central New York. That’s when the Country Folks Farm Progress Show will be celebrating heritage (more…)
The culture of mental health in agriculture
Laura Siegal, health communications officer with AgriSafe Network, said there’s mental health crisis in ag communities, but there are ways to support farmers who (more…)
