Tag: farming
How to finance a new, small or specialty farm
Microloans were created for new, small or specialty farmers. If you can't get credit elsewhere with reasonable rates and terms, this could be your answer.
Recognize, prevent heat stress in dairy cattle
Entering the hottest months of the year, it’s time to get familiar with the signs of heat stress and how you can keep your dairy herd healthy and happy.
How much protein do cows need?
Researchers are working to predict milk protein yield and calculate the MP requirement while accounting for a variable efficiency of MP utilization.
How to identify common breeds of beef cattle
Over 70 breeds of cattle can be found in the United States today. However, only about 12 to 15 breeds have a major influence on the cattle industry.
Plan your farm, farm your plan
Conservation plans focus on the producer's or landowner's goals for the land and evaluate how to meet those goals and conserve soil and water resources.
Pennsylvania captive deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease
This is the third case of CWD discovered in a captive deer farm in four months.
‘Everybody works together’ at Putt Farms
The Putt family is building on their grain farming business, which includes custom planting and harvesting.
How to start your own dairy farm
Whatever your background or experience, there are some things you need to consider before starting your own dairy farm.
Be sure to report crop acres
Our focus will soon be changing from planting to reporting your acres with the FSA. The final reporting date for all spring planted crops is July 15.
Employing youth for the summer
Many farmers may employ youth labor to help. It’s important to know and understand youth labor laws when hiring minors for summer labor.
