Just about everyone who raises sheep or goats will say internal parasites top the list of health challenges. Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland small ruminant specialist, said the periparturient egg rise is at the core of small ruminant parasite problems, and that understanding this phenomenon ...

“Without labor nothing prospers,” said ancient Greek scribe Sophocles. The ongoing pandemic has brought attention to the role the agricultural workforce plays in ensuring Americans (and the world) are fed. But there are still major labor issues to be decided – H-2A reform, COVID-19 workforce safety ...

The top three industries that see worker fatalities are construction, transportation and then agriculture. But why is farming so dangerous? Machinery with aggressive parts, isolated workplaces, working alone, unpredictable animals, use of toxic chemicals and adverse weather are all reasons. Addition...

When dairy cows leave the herd, they’re often referred to as cull cows. Culling is typically done to reduce the herd size or eliminate animals that are weak or sick. Aerica Bjurstrom, University of Wisconsin dairy Extension specialist, would like dairy producers to think of cull cows as market anima...

Dr. Scott Barao is executive director of the Maryland Beef Council and spoke at the Penn State Extension 2021 Lancaster Cattle Feeders Day virtual seminar, addressing challenges and opportunities. “What I’ve noticed because of the disruptions in the supply chain, which you’re well aware of, is that ...

Both budgeting and pricing goods determines if a farm business will be profitable. Kelly McAdam and Kenesha Reynolds, University of New Hampshire Extension specialists, presented “Taking a Good Look at Your Enterprises” at the recent New England Women in Livestock Business Winter Virtual Conference....

Dairy farmers have been opening their doors and sharing farming practices to help consumers learn more about what happens on the farm. While transparency is positive, consumers are questioning some common practices. Dr. Sarah Adcock, assistant professor of animal welfare at the University of Wiscons...

Technology, along with the increasing use of conservation practices, has enabled farmers to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A new piece of equipment, patented by Dr. Dan Pote at the ARS’s Dale Bumpers Small-Farm Research Center in Arkansas, has added another practical and effective tool to in...

The 2020 Young Cooperator’s Leadership & Development Program, from the National Milk Producers Federation, aimed to put young dairy farmers on the path so success. Amber Roberts, ag business management Extension educator, University of Minnesota, discussed dairy farm resiliency. Roberts shared data ...