It’s finally the time of year we’ve all been waiting for – preparing for summer, the kids out of school, work schedules loosening up a bit and being bombarded with ads for “getaways” and beautiful places to visit. But how can you just leave the horses and pets and go on vacation? Who will mind the f...

NY FarmNet, a vital support network for New York’s ag community, is extending its reach beyond traditional farm assistance. This spring, the organization took proactive steps to address the mental health needs of tomorrow’s farmers by engaging with ag students at Cornell University. Through a series...

June Dairy Month is here again, an important reminder to consumers of the tremendous contributions that milk and dairy products offer. But challenges continue to come from plant-based would-be competitors and those with an anti-animal, vegan agenda. This year a new challenge was brought on by the ou...

The USDA offers a wide variety of loans and programs to help all types of farmers, but figuring out which options are best for you can be overwhelming. That’s where USDA staff members come in – to help you through the process and make sure you access the appropriate options. Andrea Bye, the beginner...

Collins Farm and Creamery, located in Rome, NY, is a dairy farm that is not only dedicated to their customers, but also to their animals. Owners Sammi and John Collins purchased the farm back in 2010 and have been expanding ever since. Although they are considered a first-generation farm, John grew ...

In 2018, UK supermarket giant Tesco banned its dairy producers from individually housing dairy calves. According to Dr. Jennifer Van Os, assistant professor and Extension specialist of animal welfare at University of Wisconsin-Madison, this trend toward social housing may someday become the norm in ...

At CattleCon in Orlando earlier this year, the six beef checkoff committees – Consumer Trust, Domestic Marketing, International Marketing, Nutrition & Health, Safety & Product Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement – hosted meetings to provide a platform for producers to actively participate in setti...

Don’t let the fact that G-C Ranch is located in Texas discount it from being able to provide wisdom for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. (They were named the Environmental Stewardship Award Program winners this year by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association .) Located north of Dallas, the operatio...

The maple industry is responsible for producing a lot of desirable goods, from pure maple syrup to candy to ice cream. In order to keep these products in stock, we must take a look at the success and future of the maple industry. What do officials expect the maple yield to total in 2024 – and will t...

Turbulent market swings, supply chain hiccups, crazy increases in feed costs and wild weather have all led to farmers raising the smallest American cattle population since the 1970s. Perhaps that means you’re ready to start rebuilding your herd. But is your operation ready to do so? That was the top...

Planning and running an agritourism event is difficult, as there are many factors to consider. There are many strategies to focus on to have a successful and profitable event on your farm, and Hugh McPherson, the founder of Maize Quest , talked about a few at the NAFDMA Convention earlier this year....

Dr. Alex Hamberg, Pennsylvania State Veterinarian, recently discussed the guidance document released by USDA-APHIS that outlines the new federal order for livestock movement during the current HPAI outbreak in dairy cattle. “The new federal order requires testing of cattle moving between all states,...

It’s the merry month of May! This past month has been a busy one for trailering horses – many returning from down south where they spent the winter back up to where they can enjoy the beautiful weather in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Temperatures are warming up fast, schools are getting ready to ...

For the past few years, Paul Jannke of Forest Economic Advisors has been leading an annual webinar discussing where he sees the North American lumber market going within the next year. This year’s host, Chris Laughton from Farm Credit East, introduced Jannke as “the industry’s top economic analyst.”...

In April, Robert (Bob) Maltsbarger, a senior research economist with the Food & Ag Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri, partnered with Farm Credit East and took some time to explain the predictions and trends for the 2024 grain and oilseed business in the U.S. Maltsbarger focused...