Agritourism events are very popular, especially when livestock are involved. It’s a great way to expose the public to agriculture and gain support for local farmers. Farmers are aware that animals can be unpredictable, but a lot of visitors do not understand the risks associated with livestock. Visi...

Agricultural products can be grown in the same plot of land as trees and shrubs, a management practice known as agroforestry. Agroforestry can increase the biodiversity of a farm and even provide a new revenue source for the business. Recently, the Rodale Institute hosted a webinar with Propagate, a...

Although the leaves are falling and snow may soon blanket much of your land, grazing management should be something you consider year-round. The American Forage & Grassland Council hosts its annual meeting early each year, deep in the heart of winter – in 2025, from Jan. 12 – 15 in Kissimmee, FL – b...

Agriculture can be a dangerous industry, but a lot of hazards can be prevented with training and education. Each year, AgriSafe hosts multiple webinars during National Farm Safety & Health Week (which takes place in September), and one topic they covered this year was grain-related entrapment. Purdu...

A recent New York Times article by Julie Turkewitz addressed the record-breaking drought that keeps plodding through its second year, punishing much of South America, especially the Amazon rainforest. This rampant moisture starvation provides alarming glimpses into a future increasingly impacted by ...

Part 1: What’s the problem? Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality Extension specialist at UC-Davis and director of the CLEAR Center , collaborates with the animal ag sector to create better efficiencies and mitigate pollutants. Mitloehner also focuses on food production challenges that wil...

While ballot initiatives aren’t common in rural areas, farmers should take note of what’s happening in other cities – even across the country – because there’s a chance an activist movement in one area will eventually become a problem in another. For example, an upcoming Denver, CO, ballot measure w...

For the most part, chickens and other poultry species mind their own business and don’t bother other birds except for positive social activities. However, some negative behaviors, especially aggression, affect bird welfare and productivity. Dr. Richard Blatchford, associate poultry specialist, Cente...

Greg LaBarge, an agronomic systems field specialist at Ohio State University, conducts research on nutrient management and water quality issues. He focuses on the 4R (Right Source, Right Time, Right Rate, Right Place) application management of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in row cr...