Expanding beyond U-picks and petting zoos
On-farm outdoor recreation is different from typical agritourism activities such as U-picks, farm stands (more…)
Engaging farmers in the checkoff
The term “checkoff” derived from historical programs that were not mandatory; producers marked a checkoff (more…)
The right to repair ag equipment
The discussion about a consumer’s right to repair ag equipment has been going on for years, and progress (more…)
Crop Comments: Free-Ranging Plant Genes: Equal to Laboratory Manipulation?
In a paper titled “Nature’s GM sweet potato and the rock from space,” English investigative science writer Claire Robinson (more…)
Ya don’t talk about mental health at a farming conference
Most mornings my eyes open at 3 a.m., not because I have farm chores but because there is some subconscious (more…)
Water sources at Clyde Farm
NRCS offers a Climate Resilience Grant to support farmers help mitigate climate change. This grant was made (more…)
Crop Comments: Dodging, or Recovering from, Medicago Maladies
On the morning of Dec. 23, our remote-sensing thermometer had just climbed up to 0º, having plunged to -7º (more…)
East region farmers connect at National Grazing Conference
TUCSON, AZ – Farmers from around the East Coast fed their animals, put another log on the fire, (more…)
Milking, sawing & more at Crystal Brook Farm
Eric and Michele Starbard work side by side at Crystal Brook Farm. Their dog Percy keeps close (more…)
Crop Comments: Stopping the Runaway NPN Train
Several months ago, my friend Corey called me with a cattle feeding question. He oversees a small (more…)
What’s new in heifer calf housing?
Raising heifers has changed over the years, and Penn State ag engineer John Tyson said there are still (more…)
Sustainability drives decisions at Barstow’s Longview Farm
“Our motto is ‘Looking Forward since 1806.’ We strive to consider the earth and our community and to grow (more…)
The science of navigating customer complaints for dairy businesses & creameries
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” Sarah Cornelisse of Penn State Extension (more…)
Measuring bovine methane
As the livestock industry takes hits for its purported role in global warming, researchers are working on (more…)
NH 4-H takes on the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup
The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) celebrated its 56th anniversary in 2024. Walking (more…)
