Yearly Archives: 2017
Dairymen honored for Holstein leadership
The 2017 National Holstein Convention, held July 1 in Belleuve, Washington, honored two outstanding dairymen for their efforts in the industry.
The reality of rural internet: stupidly expensive, unreliable
While the rest of the world is moving on to even faster internet connectivity, 39 percent of rural America remains stuck in the internet slow lane.
NSIP to hold first Eastern region sheep sale Aug. 12
The first ever Eastern National Sheep Improvement Program Sheep Sale will take place Aug. 12, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
Use less energy to stay cool
Finding ways to keep cool without spending a fortune or using a lot of energy is challenging but possible.
Jeffries starts new direct sales seed company
Chris Jeffries recently started a direct sales seed company, Seed Genetics-DIRECT, LLC.
National dairy group offers scholarships
National Dairy Herd Information Association is offering $1,000 scholarships to full-time students at technical and two- and four-year universities.
A history of the Farm Security Administration
Learn more about the history and evolution of the Farm Service Agency, and find out how you can help in your county.
Aged cow named grand champion
In the open show, taking home the grand champion honor was the aged cow, Raygor Alexander Tara, shown by Raygor Farms, the Sprunger Family, Dalton.
Treatments can mitigate dangers of blood clots
DVT develops when you don't move for long periods of time, or if there is an injury to the blood vessels.
How will pasture recover after flooding event
Warm temperatures increase the rate of plant damage, which is partially why summer flooding can cause more damage to plant tissue than spring floods.
