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by Sally Colby
Visitors to Slayton’s BearDance, owned by Paul and Bette Slayton, are impressed by the Hereford cattle grazing on the rolling hills. But it isn’t just about cattle – Paul said being in the cattle business means
It’s been a busy summer, and weather-wise not the best. We had lots of hot, humid weather followed by what was considered the rainiest July ever – at least that’s what my hay supplier stated when he brought the
Appearing in a recent issue of the Guardian online newspaper was an article, “Planting Trees to Fight Climate Change Is Great. Then Again, So Is Eating,” written by Fiona Harvey. Harvey wrote that governments and businesses hoping to plant
by Sally Colby
Although finding good farm employees is an ongoing challenge for farm employers, finding new employees is tougher than ever.
“Farms are at a competitive disadvantage with businesses in town,” said Phil Durst, Michigan State University Extension.
by Sally Colby
Dr. Dan Schaefer, emeritus professor, University of Wisconsin, said there’s money to be made with dairy and dairy cross steers.
Schaefer described the ideal Holstein steer as just over 1,400 pounds liveweight, with 61.5% dressing percentage
Hosted at Corbin Hall Farm on Aug. 5 by the Virginia Grain Producers Association, the Virginia Soybean Association and Virginia Cooperative Extension, the 2021 Virginia Ag Expo had a theme of “Farming: A Foundation for the Future.” The annual
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
Clara Osborne and Jeremy Dunphy operate Pasture Song Farm on 150 leased acres, raising pastured meats, forage, small grains, cut flowers and a nine-month-old baby. The farm is located in Pottstown, PA, about 40 miles west
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Whether it waters stock, provides recreation or simply collects excess water, a pond graces many farms. Taking care of the pond can help keep in balance in the local ecosystem. Andrew Lazur, water quality specialist
Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. With over 400 exhibitors from the U.S. and Canada, there is something for everyone to enjoy at no cost as parking
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
The pick-and-roll is a classic offensive play used in basketball. First comes the pick – player A has the ball and a teammate, player B, will put their body in front of the defender who is
