Regional beef producers unite for learning & networking in Blacksburg
The Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), a subcontractor to the beef checkoff, was proud to be involved as (more…)
One-size-fits-one advocacy
Once upon a time, the phrase “shameless self-promotion” was seen only in a negative light. These days, talking about yourself (more…)
New World screwworm – Cause for concern
A recent call among veterinarians and entomologists regarding the New World screwworm (NWS) delved deep into (more…)
Crop Comments: One Last Dose (Hopefully) of Canadian Wildfires
The record wildfires of 2023 (compliments of our neighbor to the North) (more…)
Adopting innovative tech to take Oakmulgee Dairy beyond 130 years
AMELIA COURT HOUSE, VA – In our current world of reusable rockets and flying taxis, the dairy industry may to (more…)
Improving soil health with clovers
The concept of soil health is all about enriching your soil. Jamie Garzon, the assistant Extension professor and (more…)
The red meat mystery part 4
Part 4: Personal stories
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), often dubbed the “red meat allergy,” is a life-changing (more…)
Crop Comments: Plug Every Other Hole in the Drill
Regarding the “correct” seeding rate for sorghum and/or sudangrass, (more…)
Sixth-generation farmer named Virginia Farmer of the Year
Steve Hopkins has spent his life immersed in agriculture – as a producer, educator and leader. Over three (more…)
What’s happening in the cloud?
Farmers are familiar with AI as the abbreviation for artificial insemination or avian influenza, and many know (more…)
Crop Comments: Yellow Mustard: Not the Only Soil Bio-Fumigant
Soil fumigants are pesticides that, when applied to soils, (more…)
Motivating your team
Christina Dodge provided some simple yet effective tips for building a motivated and committed workplace (more…)
Luxury bedding for dairy cows
Dr. Jeffrey Bewley admits his first impression of compost bedded pack barns for dairy cows wasn’t favorable. (more…)
Waste with lasting worth
Manure is making a comeback, not just as a nutrient source but as a long-term investment in soil health, (more…)
Crop Comments: Sport Drinks for Livestock & Crops
There’s general concern among doctors that as we age, our bodies (more…)
