Online program focuses on livestock and pasture
This course is designed for livestock producers who have already initiated grazing practices on their farm, and who have at least a basic knowledge of the grazing behavior of their animals and of their pasture ecosystems.
Keep pastured poultry warm and dry if you want egg production
Producers who raise pastured poultry and want to maintain egg production this winter should keep their birds as warm and dry as possible, experts from the Purdue University College of Agriculture say.
The top 5 stories of 2015
2015 has been quite a year. Check out our top 5 biggest stories.
Part II: Tips for keeping New Year’s resolutions for your farm
Farmers make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions, but sometimes ‘just getting through the day’ takes priority.
Pennsylvania issues raw milk warning
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns consumers to discard raw milk purchased at northeastern Pennsylvania dairy.
Ohio’s soil and water program to transfer to ag department
Ohio's soil and water conservation program is transferring to ag department.
During adolescence, parents and teens change in opposite ways
As teens begin moving into their peak years of physical ability, sexuality and attractiveness, middle-aged parents may begin noticing the opposite trends themselves.
Funding, experts available to help farmers transition to organic
The program is available to for-profit enterprises in non-organic agricultural production that are not currently certified organic.
5 stories farmers read this week: Dec. 26
This week’s top stories include the 1952 Ford 8N tractor that broke a land speed record, instructions for building a bee box, how farmers will benefit from a recent tax deal and more.
Feeding livestock and managing forage waste
Loss associated with feeding hay to livestock may be much more than just storage loss if precautions are not taken to reduce waste during the feeding operation.
