Helping pastures bounce back post-drought
In 2023-24, sizable portions of the U.S. – including the Mid-Atlantic – experienced their longest droughts since (more…)
In 2023-24, sizable portions of the U.S. – including the Mid-Atlantic – experienced their longest droughts since (more…)
Part 2: Reducing methane brings opportunity
Is it worth farmers’ time and money to work toward reducing (more…)
No matter how well-planned, farm succession is difficult. The “family” concept is often emotion-based, especially regarding (more…)
Tom Kilcer’s Advanced Ag Systems newsletter (for October/November) arrived in my inbox on Nov. 10. He’s a Certified Crop Advisor (more…)
Purchasing a horse is one expense, but it’s difficult to predict the cost of maintaining a healthy and sound to animal an average (more…)
Agritourism events are very popular, especially when livestock are involved. It’s a great way to expose the public to agriculture (more…)
Dr. Craig Drury, a soil biochemist for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is conducting research to devise soil and crop care (more…)
Agricultural products can be grown in the same plot of land as trees and shrubs, a management practice known as agroforestry. (more…)
Although the leaves are falling and snow may soon blanket much of your land, grazing management should be something (more…)
A recent New York Times article by Julie Turkewitz addressed the record-breaking drought that keeps plodding through its (more…)
Part 1: What’s the problem?
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality Extension specialist at UC-Davis (more…)
While ballot initiatives aren’t common in rural areas, farmers should take note of what’s happening in other cities – even (more…)
Working in agriculture can be dangerous, with lots of hazardous equipment being operated, chemicals and pesticides being (more…)
For the most part, chickens and other poultry species mind their own business and don’t bother other birds except for (more…)