Bespoke agritourism events for farmers
The reason for the success of bespoke agricultural tour agency Explorations by Thor can be summed up succinctly by (more…)
The million-cow answer
From the time dairy farm neighbors began to hold informal contests to compare cattle, the goal has been to raise and show (more…)
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…)
Taking the methane bull by the horns, part 2
Part 2: Reducing methane brings opportunity
Is it worth farmers’ time and money to work toward reducing (more…)
Taking the sting out of farm succession
No matter how well-planned, farm succession is difficult. The “family” concept is often emotion-based, especially regarding (more…)
Crop Comments: Timely Nudge for 2025’s Winter Forages
Tom Kilcer’s Advanced Ag Systems newsletter (for October/November) arrived in my inbox on Nov. 10. He’s a Certified Crop Advisor (more…)
It isn’t the original cost
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…)
Reducing injury liability in equine operations
Agritourism events are very popular, especially when livestock are involved. It’s a great way to expose the public to agriculture (more…)
Using methods to make fertilizer work harder
Dr. Craig Drury, a soil biochemist for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is conducting research to devise soil and crop care (more…)
Agroforestry in the Northeast
Agricultural products can be grown in the same plot of land as trees and shrubs, a management practice known as agroforestry. (more…)
Cool season grasses – with clover – key for longer grazing windows
Although the leaves are falling and snow may soon blanket much of your land, grazing management should be something (more…)
Crop Comments: Nature Passes Judgment on Soil Abuse
A recent New York Times article by Julie Turkewitz addressed the record-breaking drought that keeps plodding through its (more…)
Taking the methane bull by the horns, part 1
Part 1: What’s the problem?
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality Extension specialist at UC-Davis (more…)
The animal activist boomerang
While ballot initiatives aren’t common in rural areas, farmers should take note of what’s happening in other cities – even (more…)
