Holstein sets new milk record: 74,650 pounds
A Holstein in Wisconsin, Bur-Wall Buckeye Gigi, has set a national milk production record of 74,650 pounds of milk, with 2,126 pounds of fat and 2,142 pounds of protein.
Rauch family overcomes struggles
Sometimes it is all hands on deck at Rauclif Farms, in Little Hocking, Ohio, but Bradley and Katie Marks, Jody and Jamey Rauch and the rest of the Rauch family have all found their roles on the family farm. The farm has had its fair share of struggles and triumphs, but farming is something this family loves to do.
Produce growers gearing up for new FDA rules
New rules go into effect Jan. 26, but producers still have time to comply.
How to make a winter car emergency kit
It’s best to be prepared before heading out during the winter months so that if you do run into problems and are stranded, you won’t be completely down on your luck.
Taking on farm challenges
John Nolt enjoys the challenges of the dairy as well as working with the soil to keep it healthy on his 150-acre farm in Plymouth, Ohio.
New menu items unveiled at centennial Pa. Farm Show
With the 100th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Farm Show this year, the PA Preferred Food Court introduced new items like fish nachos, mushroom burgers and even chocolate covered bacon.
‘Can I get five … 10 … how about 15 … SOLD!’
The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Bid Calling Contest took place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 13.
New rule exempts more organic producers from checkoffs
USDA rule allows more organic producers to be exempt from commodity checkoffs.
Recordkeeping for the garden
It may seem like yet another thing to keep track of, but maintaining good records of your garden year-to-year can help you grow better, healthier plants.
5 stories farmers read this week: Jan. 16, 2016
This week, the most read stories on FarmandDairy.com were about the Pennsylvania Farm Show draft horse competitions, the show’s 100th anniversary butter sculpture, an update on Kinder Morgan’s Utopia East pipeline, tips for ordering from seed catalogs and more.
