The dog events include a Jack Russell terrier race, a sled dog demonstration, the Canine Grand Prix of dog agility, the Parade of GVH Hounds and a wiener dog race (for dachshunds and other similar breeds). It was amazing to see such a large pack of well-trained foxhounds respond to the huntsman’s ho...

b y Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Feeding heifers right can both save a farm money and promote the health of the herd. Lifelong dairyman Tom Tylutki, Ph.D., recently presented “Heifer Strategies That Work Birth to Milking,” a virtual farm tour of McMahon’s EZ Acres in Homer, NY. He spoke on heifer nutriti...

ANKENY, IOWA – Jason Aldean’s song is back in play: “You can take a ride on my big green tractor” again. The 2021 John Deere strike that began Oct. 14, which involved about 10,000 employees for John Deere, is over. The United Auto Workers, which represents the workers from a dozen Midwest Deere & Co...

Could improving the size and function of tie-stalls help your herd become happier and healthier? In a recent webinar hosted by Dairy Cattle Welfare Council, Elsa Vasseur explored the topic, sharing her organization’s research. She is an associate professor at McGill University in the Department of A...

Associate Director of the Milk Quality Improvement Program at Cornell University Dr. Nicole Martin started her recent eOrganic webinar with a simple premise: The raw milk gathered on a dairy farm – and what is or isn’t in it – can greatly impact pasteurized dairy product quality. “What happens on th...

Dustin Gingerich’s grandfather retired from dairy farming when Dustin was young, but he recalls always having an interest in farming. “I would have gotten into beef cattle, but I didn’t think the money was good enough,” said Dustin. “I’ve always liked cattle but I didn’t know if I wanted to be tied ...

Calf feeders can be among most important personnel on the dairy when it comes to recognizing calf illness. Properly trained employees who learn and pay attention to the habits of healthy calves will be able to identify early signs of illness in young animals, which can save calves’ lives and result ...

The goal of any business’s website is to attract more customers; however, for a business that thrives on local customers, driving more local leads is vital. Rhode Island Small Business Development Center recently presented “Drive More Local Leads with SEO” with Amanda Basse, owner of Amanda Basse On...

For Jim Stefanik and Sharon Roulier, the Hampden County Beekeepers organization is very much a family affair. A native of Agawam, MA, Jim has been keeping bees for over 25 years. His daughter, Sharon, grew up learning from Jim firsthand, and officially began beekeeping in her own right five years ag...