Part 2: Progress toward eradicating a fatal disease The eradication of scrapie is becoming closer to a reality, thanks to the efforts of numerous sheep and goat owners along with veterinary partners working with state and federal government. Dr. Linda Detweiler, Veterinary Medical Officer at USDA-AP...

After the time spent looking for a new (or first) horse, doing research, making phone calls, contacts and visits, the day will arrive when they will become a part of your family. But the preparations and work do not end with the horse’s arrival – there are a number of things you can do to make the t...

According to the Nov. 30 online Argus North American Fertilizer Newsletter, heavy rain is expected in the South and Pacific Northwest, while warmer-than-normal temperatures are forecast for most of the U.S. for the first 10 days of December. At the same time, near normal temperatures are likely alon...

Brett Chedzoy, Cornell University senior resource educator in agriculture and natural resources, is a fan of silvopasture systems for livestock. At the annual meeting of the Grassfed Exchange , Chedzoy talked about his introduction to silvopasture and how the practice can benefit livestock farmers. ...

Many farms begin as a family operation; however, more farms should consider establishing a more formal business entity – the limited liability company, or LLC. Attorney Rachel Armstrong, founder and executive director of Farm Commons in Duluth, MN, recently presented “Forming an LLC: The Basics” as ...

As most subscribers are reading this column, it’s about 2.5 weeks until days start to lengthen in the northern hemisphere. Recently, most of the Northeast has been gathering just a few occasional snowflakes. This is very much unlike a year ago, when the Buffalo area got clobbered with a few feet of ...

Hershey, PA, was the destination for hundreds of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) members who met for the organization’s 73rd annual meeting. One of the most important aspects of the meeting is the culmination of policy development through the adoption of policies by the delegate body. Policy developm...

“I’m a stay-at-home mom raising our three boys, homeschooling and helping my husband run the farm – if it were a complicated process, it wouldn’t be possible for us.” That refrain is echoed by many farm and small business owners. In 2023 it’s never been more crucial to stand out. But it can still fe...

Part 1: The early days Sheep and goat owners are familiar with the unique identification tags that go in animals’ ears before they’re moved from one property to another. However, most aren’t aware of the details that led to today’s near-eradication of scrapie, a small ruminant disease that’s 100% fa...