Agritourism is anything that brings people to your farm. The most common types of activities are farm markets, tours and educational activities, hay rides/sleigh rides, pumpkin patches, U-pick, play areas, food service, corn mazes, farm festivals, petting zoos and weddings/events. Those activities c...

Although farmers may consider financial planning overwhelming, those who want to establish a retirement plan have some good options. Paula Ledney, education program associate and financial analyst in business, energy and community vitality at Penn State, described investment vehicles for the self-em...

At first light, I roll out of bed and look across the road to the night pasture. From the second story of the house, you can see all the cattle laying about getting ready to start the day. Every morning I look to see if something is out of place. Here’s what I saw that morning as #58 was acting diff...

In preparation for the July primary election, the Maryland Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (PAC) announces its endorsement of candidates for the MD General Assembly. Each election, the MDFB PAC looks at incumbent voting records, reviews candidate questionnaires and solicits recommendations fr...

As one of the world’s most important crops, soybeans rightfully deserve a lot of attention. That attention was paid during the last year, thanks to the hard work of those administering the soy Checkoff. At the 2022 Commodity Classic, it was announced that in December 2021, the farmer-leaders of the ...

Organic farmers don’t always get the same attention as conventional farmers, but a recently completed national study helped determine the challenges and needs of those who farm organically. “We consider these surveys and the findings to be the most robust reporting of challenges faced by U.S. organi...

An important part of caring for a horse is daily grooming and keeping your horse’s coat shiny and clean; learning a bit more about the horse’s coat and the importance of grooming will be helpful in keeping her healthy and in as good condition as possible. A horse’s hair and skin are good indicators ...

Have sticker shock at the pumps or from an invoice that’s 50% more than usual? Is there a way livestock managers can help themselves during this onslaught of rising prices? Moving portable fences might be a way to reduce costs and add value to your land and animal performance. Savings may be just a ...

Palm oil and palm kernel oil have long been used as ingredients in baked goods, peanut butter and more because of their ability to impart smooth texture and extend shelf life. Palm oils can also prove helpful as ingredients in livestock rations. Elliot Block, research fellow and director of technolo...