Almost a crystal ball
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Almost a crystal ball
Sally Colby 
Posted on December 18, 2024
Since dairy farmers can’t always predict future dairy trends and milk prices, Mary Ledman, global dairy strategist , relies on more than 30 years of industry experience to explain what’s ahead. Ledman focuses on the key export regions around the world that account for over 80% of global dairy export...
The potential for U.S. ag to be greenhouse gas negative
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The potential for U.S. ag to be greenhouse gas negative
Kelsi Devolve 
Posted on December 18, 2024
In November, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) and the Council for Agricultural Science & Technology (CAST) released a full report titled “Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative.” Through multiple webinars, the lead scientists and writers spoke about the inspiration to ...
The first 24 for small ruminants
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The first 24 for small ruminants
Sally Colby 
Posted on December 18, 2024
Most who have raised sheep or goats are quick to say these animals look for ways to die. Newborns are especially prone to succumbing to what seems like no reason, but veterinarian Dr. Rosie Busch said many causes of early neonatal death are preventable. “Up to 50% of pre-weaned lamb and kid mortalit...
Grazing management for cover crops
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Grazing management for cover crops
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on December 18, 2024
Growing cover crops is not a passive practice. That was the message that Dr. Marcelo Wallau, forage Extension specialist with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, aimed to drive home during his presentation at the 2024 American Forage & Grassland Council’s annual co...
Crop Comments: Could Use Some Sublimation
Crop Comments
Crop Comments: Could Use Some Sublimation
jkarkwren 
Posted on December 18, 2024
The first week of December, Old Man Pre-Winter dumped two separate doses of snow over much of the Northeast. This clumpy snow doesn’t slide smoothly into my snowblower’s intake. My machine is a 15-year-old unit which my sons bought me, new … after I commented about “heart attack snow.” Snow falling ...
Tough conversations
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Tough conversations
Sally Colby 
Posted on December 11, 2024
One of the most frightening experiences for anyone is learning that a friend or family member is considering ending their life. The impact of suicide in farming communities is unique. In rural communities with smaller populations, many people know “everyone” and there’s a familiarity among individua...
Manure by the calendar
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Manure by the calendar
Sally Colby 
Posted on December 11, 2024
When Laura Paletta, outreach specialist with the University of Wisconsin, talks about manure, she emphasizes the importance of knowing when nutrient losses occur. This knowledge helps farm managers develop best management practices for the operation. March is the month most runoff occurs, primarily ...
The importance of forage testing
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The importance of forage testing
Kelsi Devolve 
Posted on December 11, 2024
Feed is commonly the largest expense on a livestock farm, and the quality of the feed can make or break the herd. At the first Maine Forage Conference in November, Nicholas Richardson, the sales manager at Kent Nutrition Group’s Blue Seal Retail Stores Division, explained the importance of testing y...
Saving the queen of the forest
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Saving the queen of the forest
Sally Colby 
Posted on December 11, 2024
One of the most significant forest and landscape trees, the American beech, is in trouble. Dr. Andrew Loyd, plant pathologist in the research lab of Bartlett Tree Experts , is determined to keep the species healthy and thriving. “Beech are an important species,” said Loyd. “They are found around the...
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