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Posted on October 30, 2024
Keeping farm records for the calendar year and compiling everything at tax time is no one’s idea of fun. Mark Dikeman of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University breaks down essential information and terminology used in farm taxes. Throughout the year, farmers purchase inp...
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Posted on October 30, 2024
Over Columbus Day weekend Sue and I were out of town for a mini-vacation, visiting my sister who lives near the Connecticut shore. Prior to leaving Hartwick, we covered up the tomato and pepper plants. Upon returning Monday evening, we noticed that pumpkin foliage (not under cover) was quite scorche...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on October 23, 2024
Sunnyside Farms of Scipio Center has been selected for the New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Brothers Greg and Neil Rejman, who own and ...
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Sally Colby 
Posted on October 23, 2024
As of Nov. 5, 2024 , certain classes of cattle and bison will be required to have a permanent electronic identification device (EID) prior to moving across state lines. The tags, often referred to as 840 tags, are placed in the left ear and are both visually and electronically readable. Dr. Alex Tur...
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Sally Colby 
Posted on October 23, 2024
At the end of each Congressional session, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) presents American Farm Bureau Federation’s Friend of Farm Bureau Award. It is given to members of Congress who have supported Farm Bureau policy as shown by their voting records and based on American Farm Bureau Federation prio...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on October 23, 2024
Increasingly, headlines spotlight weather and climate events – most of which are bad news. In the last week of September, Hurricane Helene received her fair share of media attention. Hurricane Milton got his turn with TV and online coverage Oct. 1 – 10. Now, a month into autumn, tropical cyclone sea...
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Kelsi Devolve 
Posted on October 16, 2024
Simmental cattle are a popular breed in the U.S. and were well-represented at the Big E on Sept. 25. Showmen gathered to participate in various cattle classes to show off their best Simmental cows. Cody Helms from Holbrook, NE, was the judge for both the Simmental (87.5% – 100% Simmental blood) and ...
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Sally Colby 
Posted on October 16, 2024
Robert and Linda Groom moved their family from Scotland to the U.S. 26 years ago with a plan. Their goal was to start a cattle operation. Today, they’re running one in the Finger Lakes region of New York where they raise registered Angus and Charolais seedstock. In addition to selling breeding stock...
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Kelsi Devolve 
Posted on October 16, 2024
There are a ton of agricultural grants available, but knowing which ones you qualify for and taking your time to fill them out is essential. The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems recently hosted a webinar to help farmers prepare to fill out their applications – and laid out the steps to success. ...
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