Keeping dreams and the spirit of Christmas trees alive

Emmet Van Driesche with his arm full of wreaths ready to be decorated for Christmas at Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm in Ashfield, MA. Photo High on the slopes of Ashfield, MA, is a plentitude of Christmas trees first planted by Al Pieropan.

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Considerations for manure separation

by Sally Colby

March 11, 2026

University of Wisconsin Biological Systems Engineer Dr. Joseph Sanford recently discussed the types and benefits of manure separation during the unive...

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Empire State optimism amidst ‘foggy D.C. policy’

by Andy Haman

March 11, 2026

New York State Ag Commissioner Richard Ball gave the keynote address at the 2026 Ag Solutions & Networking Expo at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech last week...

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Massachusetts Maple Month kicks off at Winston’s Sugar House

by Laura Rodley

March 11, 2026

February’s Winter Storm Hernando dumped two feet of snow in Western Massachusetts, on top of existing snow cover. Dealing with that much snow makes it...

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Grazing planning toward what you want

March 11, 2026

Are you ready for the 2026 grazing season to be a game changer? Are you getting all you can from your pastures and meeting your goals? Do you want to ...