Growing up in a farming family, it was no surprise for David Jones that he started a farm of his own. Jones’s father was a beef farmer, and after working part-time on his farm for years, Jones knew he wanted something different. He explained, “The turkeys are what caught my attention, and we kept gr...

Desiccants are hygroscopic substances, meaning that they absorb moisture from the air, and they assist in maintaining dryness. Desiccants can use both physical adsorption and chemical reactions to remove overall moisture, which in turn helps prevent damage to crops in the form of corrosion, bacteria...

Think you’ve avoided soil compaction on your farm? Kitty O’Neil believes most farms have some level of compaction and many farmers don’t even know it. Speaking at the recent North American Manure Expo , O’Neil, statewide ag climate resiliency specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension and an origin...

Why is it sometimes possible to pull up mature corn plants with very little effort? In such cases, the majority of roots are in the top three inches. Soil testing – to maximize the efficiency of fertilizer inputs – often reveals soil’s physical limitations when probes hit compacted layers Soil compa...

The exciting times of apple picking, pumpkin patches and fall harvests are coming up quickly, and participating farms need a solid marketing plan to pull off a successful event. NAFDMA , the international agritourism association, hosted a webinar to give farmers some tips on how to successfully mark...

Farmers strive to avoid soil compaction, but field conditions, season and other factors may force manure spreading at a less-than-ideal time of year. “Compaction is never intended,” said Aaron Daigh, associate professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “It’s always in the context of difficult situat...

If you want a healthy horse, Alicia Harlov wants you to get your horse moving – and provide 24/7 access to forage. Harlov is a hoof care provider and operates a hoof rehabilitation facility in Amesbury, MA. She also teaches clinics and workshops in the Northeast and hosts a podcast called “ The Humb...

If your manure storage is getting too full, Melissa Wilson offered some advice: try side-dressing. Speaking at the North American Manure Expo recently, Wilson is an associate professor and Extension specialist focusing on manure nutrient management and water quality with University of Minnesota. A l...

Hardwood acreage and woodlots are valuable assets, but recent economic events have caused landowners to doubt the value of maintaining such acreage. Tim Knol, regional market analyst for National Hardwood Review , tracks lumber prices and watches trends in the hardwood industry. He explained lumber ...