March 18, 2026

Smart irrigation thrives when smart farmers use it

The 2025 Irrigation Show & Education Week brought together growers, consultants and tech tinkerers hungry for tools that can stretch every drop. In the middle of the bustle, Dr. Stacia L. Davis Conger, state irrigation specialist and associate professor of irrigation engineering at LSU’s AgCenter, delivered a seminar that stirred the crowd with equal parts science and straight talk.

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Early care can affect heifers for life

by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

March 18, 2026

The first few weeks of a heifer’s life matter – a lot. Adam Beard, Ph.D. with Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, presented “Early Ca...

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Treasure maps & trusty tools

by Andy Haman

March 18, 2026

“Did you know Cornell Cooperative Extension has an entire team dedicated to agritourism operational assistance and advocacy?” Laura Biasillo with the ...

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Profit from wool

by Sally Colby

March 18, 2026

In the past, income from the sale of wool from annual sheep shearing was sufficient to pay for the flock’s feed for the year. Today, that’s no longer ...

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Forecasting performance boosts herd health

by Deborah J. Sergeant

March 18, 2026

Farmers rely on weather forecasts to know when to plant, spray and harvest. Forecasting can also help predict poor health in the herd. Jackson A. Semi...