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by Tamara Scully
The 2020 Young Cooperator’s Leadership & Development Program, from the National Milk Producers Federation, aimed to put young dairy farmers on the path so success. Amber Roberts, ag business management Extension educator, University of Minnesota, discussed
by Courtney Llewellyn
Some farmers are experimenters – they start with raw materials and an idea and test a method. If their hypothesis works, success! If it doesn’t, they tweak the formula and try again.
Other farmers prefer to
by Courtney Llewellyn
Farmers all are too familiar with what’s left over after harvest – the corn stubble that pokes up through the snow all winter. It may not seem useful, but corn residue can actually be a valuable
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Among its many hard-learned lessons, the pandemic taught us that planning for business interruptions is vital for farm continuity in case of emergency. Shannon Dill, Extension educator with University of Maryland Extension in Talbot County,
by Karl H. Kazaks
CALLAWAY, VA – On a recent sunny winter day, Tim Bowman oversaw the activity at his dairy as the afternoon milking began.
His oldest son, Will, was driving a tractor up and down the free-stall
by Sally Colby
When farmers are planning new livestock facilities, the intended water source should be a top priority. Drinking water problems can lead to low milk production, and in some cases, affect animal health. The more common problems
by Karl H. Kazaks
NEW HOPE, VA – Frank Nolen moved to the Shenandoah Valley in the 1960s. He came from western North Carolina to work at the GE plant in Waynesboro, then studied engineering at Virginia Tech, where
“I wanted to share my husband’s work with you so that maybe you could share with others,” said the email from Richard Dyer’s wife, Marilyn. “I think he has an amazing talent. He’s artistic and challenges himself in his
by Troy Bishopp
There seems to be a bit of a ruckus around the farm and in rural coffee shops. Cows out? Fences down? Nope, the “gate” to the property was left open for “Farmer Bill” – Bill Gates.
by Enrico Villamaino
The average age of farm operators in America is on the rise. A full third of all farmers in the U.S. are at least 65 years old. It is more important than ever for these farm
