For the second year in a row, supporters of New York State agriculture will gather for a night of charity to benefit farmers. The second annual “For the Farmers Formal” comes on the heels of last year’s success, which saw hundreds of attendees from across NYS gather for a black-tie dinner, live musi...

Farm Credit East (FCE) hosted a webinar on Aug. 1 to summarize data from the 2023 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and to provide a mid-year check in. FCE worked with 283 volunteering dairy farms (143 from Pennsylvania alone) in the Northeast to determine how profitable the dairy industry was in 2023. C...

As a farmer you’re always planning ahead – for the next day, the next week, the next season, the next year. As summer eases into its second half and as harvest looms, it’s not too early to think about the management of your crop fields once summer annuals are removed. If cover crops will be followin...

Those in the dairy industry are fully aware of the importance of proper handling and care for their animals, but some consumers aren’t convinced. To solve the problem of continuing questions from consumers and throughout the supply chain, Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) was created. A...

Dirt is not dead. It’s actually a thriving community of microbes, some helpful and some harmful. Janice Thies, associate professor of soil biology and ecology at Cornell University, presented “Soil Biota and Their Impact on Soil Health” at the Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day held recently...

Milk production in the U.S. commonly fluctuates throughout the year, but what has been the trend throughout the past few years? Curtis Bosma, vice president of HighGround Dairy (HGD), frequently joins Uplevel Dairy Podcast host Peggy Coffeen to provide dairy farmers with monthly updates in the indus...

Beef producers are experts at using a variety of feedstuffs to feed cattle, including crop residue. Racheal Slattery, beef and dairy Extension coordinator, University of Maryland, said there are several reasons beef producers should consider using crop residue in grazing systems. “The first and most...

Farmers, whether raising animals for meat or milk or growing crops to nourish humans, often sell through farm stands and on-farm stores. When looking into the idea of expanding an existing retail farm market operation, the question is often “Where do we go from here?” A recent webinar from Penn Stat...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or the bird flu) is a well-known disease commonly found in poultry, capable of wiping out an entire flock within a few days. Although this disease has been on poultry farmers’ radars for many years, there have been recent outbreaks in dairy cattle and humans t...

Many farmers apply manure to their fields in spring before they plant and after their harvest; however, Glen Arnold, Ohio State University associate professor and field specialist, would like to see more operators consider trying more in-season application – even applying all summer long. Arnold pre...

“As progressive as we are in agriculture, especially when it comes to our adoption of technology, I don’t think we are as progressive sometimes in our ways of thinking – in our perspectives, in our attitudes, in our mindsets,” said Katie Dotterer. Dotterer grew up on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and fo...

Finances can be a sensitive topic. However, tracking your finances is essential in all industries, including agriculture. When it comes to farming, there are a lot of expenses to take into consideration, whether you are a new farmer or have been in the industry for decades. Shannon Dill, an agricult...

Farmers pinch pennies to cut costs wherever they can, but they might be missing opportunities to save. In many cases, old, inefficient equipment is the reason for high energy costs. Gabriel Gurley manages Ag Energy New York , a Cornell Cooperative Extension program that addresses energy efficiency i...

Dr. Rachel Schattman, assistant professor of sustainable agriculture at the University of Maine-Orono, believes both crop and livestock producers might want to have a water management plan. She presented this idea at the 2024 NOFA-VT and MOFGA Climate Forums. Why Create a Water Management Plan? “We ...

Nutrition for small ruminants begins before birth – ideally with a properly nourished dam – followed by colostrum shortly after birth. The goal of good nutrition for small ruminants is to establish and maintain a healthy digestive system, especially the rumen, for health and maximum lifetime product...