In 2023, Maryland’s Department of Agriculture Cover Crop Program began reimbursing growers for cover crops applied by drone technology. Field trials and research completed by University of Maryland Extension during 2020 and 2021 paved the way for the inclusion of this practice. For Erika Crowl, agri...

Nitrogen loss in manure is an age-old problem, but manure additives and processes can help preserve nitrogen. Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota, explained the use of nitrification inhibitors. “Manure includes two forms of nitrogen from urine and feces,” she said. “From urine, there’s urea, or ...

Recently in a conversation with my friend and horse trimmer, I mentioned wanting to get a companion for our 20-year-old (young) mare, Morgan. She recommended I contact 13 Hands Equine Rescue, a farm located in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., NY, to see if they might have a suitable companion. We disc...

On the heels of a successful first round of the Country Folks Farm & Home Show at Len-Lo Farm in Mohawk, NY, Lee Newspapers’ trade show division (organizers of the Keystone Farm Show and Virginia Farm Show , Empire Farm Days and the Hard Hat Expo ) is pleased to announce the addition of a new event ...

To an extent, how a farmer takes care of the pasture reflects a philosophy of conservation. Food Animal Concerts Trust recently featured “Conservation Stewardship Program Practices for Grazing Lands” presented by Chris Muse, co-owner of Muse 3 Farm . Begun in 2018 by a group of brothers, Muse 3 Farm...

“We are going to be talking about some alternative fertility for forage systems that are outside of the usual fertilizer additives that we think of when we think about forage fertility,” said Dr. Amanda Grev during a MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture meeting. Grev is a forage and pasture specialist a...

Interested in adding some Halloween fun to your farming business? Take a look at Insight Dairy in Little Falls, NY, to get some great ideas for hosting a successful event. Insight Dairy, a 2,300 head dairy and crop farm, has been offering “Trunk or Treat” for six years. Despite some chilly wind and ...

The annual Oneida County Farm Bureau Banquet recently took place at the Franklin Hotel Restaurant in Rome, NY. Those joining many of the county’s farmers included agricultural businesses, several elected officials and representatives from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Peter Ricardo from Central Foo...

Agriculture plays a major role in the economy, society and the environment. The sector faces significant challenges due to rising population growth, declining biodiversity and the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as more frequent extreme weather events and exacerbated water scarc...

Halloween can be a great time of year to have a little fun around the farm – and in the farm newspaper. This autumn, we decided to get creative and come up with some spooky, silly stories to share with you. Safeguarding your cattle from zombies Halloween, a night of ghouls and ghosts, isn’t just a t...

The All-American Dairy Show, which took place this year in mid-September, features nearly 2,000 of the top dairy cattle shown by over 1,000 of the best exhibitors from the U.S. and Canada. A total of 21 dairy shows take place over five days at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. For full res...

Most farms maintain some degree of everyday biosecurity, but many are adding another layer with enhanced measures. Dr. Hayley Springer, Penn State Extension veterinarian, said enhanced biosecurity outlines the extra steps producers are prepared to take in the event of a foreign animal disease outbre...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s also a good time to reflect on how breast cancer can uniquely pose a risk to women living and working in rural areas. Catching breast cancer early is important in the successful treatment of the disease. Unfortunately, according to the Radiological ...

In addition to hosting regional events for producers from across New England, the Eastern States Exposition (the Big E) also runs bigger shows – such as the 2023 National Lincoln Show. This year’s show was judged by Sara Kuykendall of Richland Center, WI. It was separated into the two main divisions...

How can technology improve agriculture and address the challenges currently facing farmers? Panelists addressed this question at the most recent Coffee, Coaching & Connections event hosted by the New York State Center for Food & Agriculture at the Cornell AgriTech campus. The panelists included Yu J...