Lee Morey has been selected as the recipient of the Richard Caverly Memorial Dairy Award. The Award, established in 2024, is presented to an individual, aged 18 to 30, who exemplifies the qualities that Richard was known for – his great cow sense, deep love of dairy cattle breeding and husba…
A scoop of soybean meal may look much like the next, but Kansas State University researchers are finding that what is inside the feed ingredient – and how it is measured – can vary.
Dan Kuebler is out on a hot August morning on what was once his farm. He grew fruits and vegetables on 30 acres near Ashland, Missouri, and for decades sold his produce at the Columbia Farmers Market in Columbia, Missouri.
Claw lesions can be easy to miss, especially when a sow moves normally and there is no obvious reason to look more closely at her feet. However, evaluating claw health can reveal valuable clues about what may be happening with the sow before more visible problems develop.
With fall harvest underway, recent rains have left fields soft, with harvest equipment cutting ruts into the soil in some areas. Those ruts leave the soil surface uneven and can indicate significant compaction below the surface. That compaction can restrict root growth for several growing se…
As summer comes to an end and temperatures cool, it is time to start preparing the stand for winter.
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Farmers can be notoriously private individuals and almost lock-up when it comes to serious talks with family members about things like wills, succession, funerals and health. They often fear that complicated family dynamics could cause real issues when it comes to “who gets what” following t…
ARLINGTON, Wis. – A recent 4-H Drone Day at the University of Wisconsin-Arlington Agricultural Research Station introduced youth and families to the growing role of drones, robotics and emerging technologies in agriculture. Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities, particip…
By the full moon that began the last week in October much had happened in far-northern Wisconsin. Jack Frost had visited most fields to end the growing season. Dry conditions, strong winds and low humidity had led to red-flag fire conditions some days. The drought widened and deepened to inc…
When organic corn and soybean farmer Jacob Leopold saw Old School Manufacturing’s new interrow row crop weed zapper on Facebook, he knew he wanted to try it out on his family’s organic farm in northwest Ohio. One phone call later, Leopold Family Farms, where Jacob farms with his father Jim a…
Manure spills can happen despite the best prevention efforts. Understanding response procedures and reporting requirements can help safeguard water quality and reduce liability.
Calving is a natural part of cattle production, but some deliveries require extra help. Producers and veterinarians can work together in anticipation of potential complications and in responding when labor does not progress as expected. There are benefits of working with a veterinarian to pr…
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Organizers of this year’s American Dairy XPO say the event’s trade show is 95 percent sold out. Taking place Nov. 4-5 in the Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, the event brings together the technologies, expertise and industry partnerships neede…
Fired Up defends title at International Milking Shorthorn Show
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As the U.S. soybean harvest progresses, independent reports of seed-quality problems are increasing across the country. Specific problems vary by region and sample, though multiple issues are co-occurring in certain areas. Although the Federal Grain Inspection Service maintains standard defi…
Joe Price of Chebanse, Illnois, recently earned the 35th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award. While Price has an impressive dairy résumé, most importantly, he exemplifies the standards and character that established the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award.
To be honest, every time I see a sign or read an article that says, “U.S. farmers feeding the world,” a little retrograde peristalsis kicks in. Look, I get it; it’s a feel-good marketing slogan. I say “Coolbeans” all the time – much to the annoyance of my Science For Success colleagues) – so…
Squeaky wheels need grease. Oil keeps chains, engines and hydraulics running efficiently. Most lubricants start with a petroleum base. Scott Porter, chief executive officer and founder of Dynamic Green Products Inc., has a different vision.
From pig cuddling in rural Texas, to a vegetable farm stay in Missouri, and an Alpine goat hike in Maine, the demand for agricultural travel is rapidly growing, and so is the need. Agritourism turns working farms and ranches into places people can visit, learn from and stay, strengthening fa…
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