January 21, 2026

How to respond to labor law enforcement

What do you do when a federal or state inspector comes to your farm regarding labor laws? At the recent Labor Roadshow hosted by Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development (CAWD), Emma Swarthout of American Dairy Association North East and Lucas Smith and Richard Stup with CAWD presented two skits of ideal and less-than-ideal scenarios.

Country Folks

The invisible war

by Sally Colby

January 21, 2026

Calf illness often starts out invisible. By the time it’s noticed, the calf is significantly ill – requiring more man hours and medication – and it of...

Country Folks

Horse Tales: How does your horse keep warm?

Horse Tales A4

January 21, 2026

‘Tis the season for winter’s cold and chill! Indoors, we’re able to throw another log on the fire, cozy up with some hot cocoa or tea and wear warm la...

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Hershey receives PA Leopold Conservation Award

Hershey A5

January 21, 2026

Jim Hershey of Elizabethtown has been selected as the Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award recipient. The $10,000 award honors farmers and forestla...

B: Auction Section and Market Reports, Crop Comments

Crop Comments: Testing Total Mixed Rations is a Good Idea

Crop

January 21, 2026

Of the three main fertilizer nutrients – nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – P is doing the poorest job of returning to lower pre-pandemic price leve...