There’s increased awareness of the importance of the human-animal interaction (HAI) and its role in animal health and well-being. Positive interactions result in less stress, higher production and overall improved animal welfare. In a presentation sponsored by the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council, Dr. L...

As part of the Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Technology Tuesdays series, Harrison Hobart discussed how drones can be used to track forage inventory. Hobart is a dairy farm specialist for Alltech. Hobart received his drone license in April 2022. He currently flies a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone which retails for a...

On Jan. 12, 2023, there appeared an article titled “Mexico Cannot Be Forced to Import U.S. GM Corn, Study Says.” Written by Eliza Galeana, the article appeared on the mexicobusiness.news website. Mexico wants to ban glyphosate and imports of U.S. genetically modified corn. The U.S. has countered by ...

In order to expand the offerings at Empire Farm Days, New York’s premier ag trade show, this summer we’ve invited in a number of rising social media agvocates to share stories, information and experiences – and we’re even going to have a comedian doing a set on Friday evening! On Instagram, Shayna S...

Regional grain sales were not always a part of the Northeast economy. However, thanks to people like June Russell and Amber Lampke, that is no longer the case. Speaking about marketing value-added grains for local and regional food systems, Russell and Lampke shared their experiences about the start...

“Dive into your story to benefit yourself, your business and your community.” That was the advice from NAFDMA keynote speaker Courtenay DeHoff, the “Fancy Lady Cowgirl.” She said it took her 15 years to figure out her story – but it was worth the wait. DeHoff said a brand story is “a cohesive narrat...

“Sometimes it’s comforting to know we all have the same struggles,” admitted Stephanie Quinn. She, alongside husband Phil Quinn of Quebec’s La Ferme Quinn , were part of an amicable panel of fellow farmers discussing working with your spouse or family at the most recent NAFDMA Convention in Austin, ...

As I’m writing this column on June 7, ABC online news displayed the following headline: “Canadian wildfire smoke live updates: Air quality alerts issued for 13 states.” Canadian officials said firefighters were scrambling to put out the blazes in Quebec, where more than 160 forest fires are currentl...

You have most likely read a lot about the wildfires happening in northern Canada and the effects the smoke is having in all parts of the Northeast, but have you thought about the crops it may be affecting? Plants, much like people, can suffer from the smoke’s effect from increased ozone at the groun...

When the weather is warm, cows need to be cool. A variety of factors contribute to overheating, and it takes a combination of measures to help cows dissipate heat. Dr. Tom Tylutki, president, Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems LLC, began a presentation on heat stress by explaining that cows ...

The small flock of 12 Karakul sheep might not seem like much. Yet this herd is grazing innovatively, within purposely planted silvopasture orchards, on the 12-acre regenerative All for One One for All Farm (AOOA). This nonprofit farm was founded in 2021 by mother and daughter duo Ariane and Alix Dag...

An organization formed 20 years ago in New York continues to help consumers understand why farmers do what they do. Eileen Jensen, executive director, New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC), explained that the organization began in 2003 when a group of farmers came together to figure out how ...

T he impacts of more dramatic weather extremes affect farmers more than many other populations in the U.S., especially when it comes to water. Whether it’s the overabundance or lack thereof, the importance of water cannot be overstated. Addressing flood impacts and solutions during a recent Pasa Sus...

“During the farm transition process, we can feel frustrated, feel like we’re grasping at straws to find solutions. We also become suspicious of other people. Sometimes we make negative assumptions about other people’s motives. We start to experience a downward spiral. We feel stuck. This is how ever...

Continuing with our discussion on how best to control flies and biting insects that torment our horses, last month we covered wearable, physical barriers – fly masks and bonnets, leggings and fly sheets, and began to look at some of the many fly sprays, wipes and repellents on the market. It can be ...