During 63 months as an agronomy/livestock Extension agent in Central New York, I learned the “correct” term for winter small grains planted in early autumn: cover crops. After leaving Extension for a career in ag sales in 1978, I continued referring to such crops as cover crops. Then I began resurre...

Nolah Poulin and her mother, Sara Jenney, have a long tradition of visiting poultry shows. This January, they attended the 2025 Northeastern Poultry Congress in West Springfield, MA. (Learn more about the show at poultryshowcentral.com/Northeastern_Poultry_Congress.html .) At the show, as well takin...

Organic agriculture is a vital aspect of the ag sector’s bottom line, and the industry is working to ensure continued efficiency. Scott Rice, senior director of regulatory affairs for the Organic Trade Association (OTA), described updates to the organic rule at the recent USDA Ag Outlook Forum. “ St...