Farming in harmony with nature
BRUSH VALLEY, PA – The term “regenerative farming” has attracted a lot of attention lately. Consumers appreciate (more…)
Putting the work in at Paul’s Sugar House
First generation maple sugar producer Paul Zononi of Paul’s Sugar House in Williamsburg, MA, has been (more…)
You can’t raise cattle if you shoot the bull
The phrase “You can’t raise cattle if you shoot the bull” is a double entendre with both metaphorical and very (more…)
NH maple producers, leading the industry
The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association (NHMPA) recently hosted their annual meeting in Concord, NH. (more…)
Strategies for changing times
Every type of farming has opportunities available. Some will work out and others won’t. (more…)
The PFAS problem
Agriculture isn’t necessarily a source of PFAS, but PFAS have been discovered on farms. (more…)
Not all carbon is equal
“If you have healthier soils, they have more soil carbon, but not all soil carbon is equal in terms of its long-term (more…)
Farmers First: Welcome
Hello, farm family! Welcome to “Farmers First,” a new column devoted to your farm’s most important asset: You! (more…)
Crop Comments: Poor Man’s Fertilizer
The American Meteorological Society defines “spring snow” as being coarse, granular, wet snow, resembling finely (more…)
2025 NYFS returns to snow-covered Syracuse
The New York Farm Show (NYFS) returned to the state fairgrounds last week in the wake of the latest cold (more…)
Optimizing the power of poultry litter
As a major poultry producing state, North Carolina has plenty of broiler litter, and university specialists are working to (more…)
Everybody’s got a hankering for maple syrup
The freezing temperatures and double helpings of snow each snowstorm are great for skiing, but it is not good (more…)
Corn or soybeans: Which to plant first?
The short growing season in the North means a small window for planting. Unfortunately, current literature suggests the (more…)
Lamb success & survival through best colostrum management practice
A recent webinar with Dr. Robert Van Saun, professor and Extension veterinarian with Penn State, dove into the impact of (more…)
4-H Maple Symposium for ag educators
Maple sugaring is a New England tradition – a staple in the local agriculture industry. In 2023, the USDA New Hampshire (more…)
