Throughout spring, the white or light pink funnel-shaped flowers of wild morning glory abound along many roadsides in the Northeast. With help from UConn Extension, I can provide information on this pretty white flower. Its scientific name is Calystegia sepium . Translated from Latin, it means “of h...

Many farmers apply manure to their fields in spring before they plant and after their harvest; however, Glen Arnold, Ohio State University associate professor and field specialist, would like to see more operators consider trying more in-season application – even applying all summer long. Arnold pre...

“As progressive as we are in agriculture, especially when it comes to our adoption of technology, I don’t think we are as progressive sometimes in our ways of thinking – in our perspectives, in our attitudes, in our mindsets,” said Katie Dotterer. Dotterer grew up on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and fo...

Finances can be a sensitive topic. However, tracking your finances is essential in all industries, including agriculture. When it comes to farming, there are a lot of expenses to take into consideration, whether you are a new farmer or have been in the industry for decades. Shannon Dill, an agricult...

“Waves of Saharan dust will continue to fly over Florida, but will it bring ‘dirty rain’?” That’s the lead-in question in a USA TODAY article titled “ What is ‘dirty rain’? How Saharan dust is impacting the weather in Florida .” In that July 24 story, author Julia Gomez explained that Florida was se...

Dr. Rachel Schattman, assistant professor of sustainable agriculture at the University of Maine-Orono, believes both crop and livestock producers might want to have a water management plan. She presented this idea at the 2024 NOFA-VT and MOFGA Climate Forums. Why Create a Water Management Plan? “We ...

Nutrition for small ruminants begins before birth – ideally with a properly nourished dam – followed by colostrum shortly after birth. The goal of good nutrition for small ruminants is to establish and maintain a healthy digestive system, especially the rumen, for health and maximum lifetime product...

For many first-time horse owners, choosing the best feed for proper nutrition of their horse can be a bit daunting, especially if the horse falls into one of the “special needs” categories (elderly, overweight, underweight, prone to ulcers and the like). Most will be content with continuing the same...

In the July 24 edition of columnist Paris Reidhead’s “Crop Comments” ( available at CountryFolks.com ), he noted that switchgrass, a source of cellulosic ethanol, is “drawing favorable reviews from the sustainable science community, because it’s a perennial crop. This fact alone absolves it from the...