Safe beef handling
Because beef cattle aren’t typically handled daily, it’s important to establish a clear plan prior to working a group of cattle (more…)
Because beef cattle aren’t typically handled daily, it’s important to establish a clear plan prior to working a group of cattle (more…)
Building soil organic matter and protecting soil from erosion are two well-known benefits of cover crops. Cover (more…)
Part 3: Achieving reductions without breaking the bank
When it comes to what happens in (more…)
Lee Turkey Farm in East Windsor, NJ, spans seven generations. The sixth generation, at the helm, is Ronny and Janet Lee. (more…)
I’m writing this column three days before Thanksgiving, so here’s background on the holiday, I believe, is relevant, in (more…)
MOUNT JOY, PA – Messick’s Equipment in Mount Joy is excited to announce the opening of their Christmas light show for (more…)
Farmers often reminisce about the days when they could easily fix their own car, truck or tractor. For many, it was an opportunity (more…)
One of Monte Bottens’s favorite quotes is “The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles,” (more…)
The reason for the success of bespoke agricultural tour agency Explorations by Thor can be summed up succinctly by (more…)
From the time dairy farm neighbors began to hold informal contests to compare cattle, the goal has been to raise and show (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…)