As if farmers didn’t have enough to worry about these days, Dutch, Sri Lankan, Spanish, Irish, New Zealander and French farmers are staging heated protests over their governments’ proposed “climate tyranny” action plans. The demonstrations are fueling scrutiny from North American farmers, “as only a...

“Think about the things that keep you up at night,” said Rob Leeds, Ohio State University Extension educator. “Do you have a plan?” That’s how Leeds, along with fellow OSU Extension Educator Eric Barrett, kicked off their presentation on farm emergency preparedness at this year’s NAFDMA Conference. ...

Although farmers will still have access to the antibiotics necessary for animal health, all antibiotics will soon be available only through a veterinarian or veterinary prescription. One of the reasons for the new restriction, which is set to take effect in June 2023, is the growing issue of antibio...

A heaping bathtub full of fresh grass (around 200 pounds) is a great visual to demonstrate how much a 1,200-pound dairy cow needs to eat to produce 100% organic grass milk for Organic Valley’s CROPP Cooperative branded program. According to Silvia Abel-Caines, DVM, Ph.D., and staff ruminant nutritio...

With the current war in Ukraine placing a substantial strain on the world’s existing grain supply, it is more important than ever to ensure that farmers avoid stock losses. Greg Trame, director of technology sales for GSI Grain Systems, spoke with Country Folks about grain spoilage. Can you tell us ...

Many people associate the word tick with Lyme disease. Dr. Michael Yabsley, professor of Wildlife Disease Ecology at the University of Georgia, explained that in addition to the black-legged tick that transmits Lyme, other ticks are important in both veterinary and human medicine. “Worldwide, ticks ...

Recently we had occasion to pass by the office of our former veterinarian, long retired, and were reminded of a conversation we had regarding a horse from my childhood. I’ve always had a passion for horses, and despite being born and raised in the country to parents who were lifelong “city” people a...

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is one of the most damaging soybean pathogens in the U.S. If left unaddressed, it can be devastating to crop yields. Dr. Sam Markell, plant pathologist and interim assistant director of the Department of Agricultural and Natural Resources at North Dakota State University,...

For many rural and suburban youth, working on a farm is their first paid employment. Attorney Michael Harrington, Ford Harrison Law, said farms hiring teen workers should be aware of three main considerations that apply to employing minors. “Do you need certain working papers they get typically from...