Brigeen Crush 3291 “Baby Girl” was Hayden Pike’s first purchase from the Blue Ribbon Calf Sale in 2018. This Holstein cow led her to many achievements, such as producing over 90 lbs. of milk per day and scoring VG-86 as a two-year-old. Hayden showed Baby Girl at multiple local shows along with large...

“Maple syrup holds a special place in the hearts and imaginations of the American public. It’s a unique tradition in the Northeast, and it really draws the public interest every year,” said Aaron Wightman. Wightman is a Cornell Extension associate in the Department of Natural Resources and the Envir...

Grazing operations take advantage of year-round pasture, but farmers must still deal with manure and the flies that come with it. Good grazing and manure management practices in late winter and early spring grazing can help stave off potential fly issues and create more resilient pastures. It’s impo...

It’s easy for an owner of forested acreage to forget about all those trees until it’s tax time. Dr. Kurt Smith, assistant professor of forestry and Extension specialist, NC State, said everyone’s tax situation is different, and to compound the issue, tax laws are continually evolving. However, fores...

Jeff Greenwood from Growing with Greenwood is passionate about helping farmers make their agritourism events as efficient as possible. Specifically, Greenwood focuses on improving the layout of the farm/event to make it run as smoothly and effortlessly as it can. At the recent NAFDMA Convention in B...

The label (or feed tag) on a bag of feed provides a great deal of information on the product as well as how it should be fed. Although some information may vary from state to state, feed tags are governed by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and contain mandatory information that he...

A couple years ago, in this column, I addressed the agricultural cornerstone of a military event of paramount historical significance. That military happening was a battle that occurred in France on Oct. 25, 1415. The actual events of that battle formed the theme of William Shakespeare’s play “Henry...

“If you’re interested in conservation, then it’s easy to see why it’s such an exciting time right now. We’re seeing all parts of the supply chain, from the farmer to the retailer and everything in between, coming together to try and help advance conservation practices on U.S. farmland,” said Ben Wes...

If done right, buying something secondhand can save you a lot of money upfront. Whether you’re updating your wardrobe at the local thrift shop or buying a new-to-you car for the family, purchasing something used can definitely help your budget – as long as you pay your due diligence. You wouldn’t bu...