September 9, 2026

Annual corn silage harvest prediction hosted by Mapleline Farm and Poulin Grain

It’s not a lightsaber, but it’s close. John Winchell of Alltech Global Technical Support uses a handheld NIR infrared mobile technology sensor to measure when dairy farmers should harvest their corn silage. He travels the world assisting dairy farmers, making their lives easier and allowing them to more efciently bring in the corn.

Country Folks

Is the ground fit?

tecnavia

September 9, 2026

The annual Hoover Manure Expo held this summer in Chambersburg, PA, featured a panel of manure handlers who discussed in-season manure application as ...

Country Folks

The 158th Cummington Fair

by Laura Rodley

September 9, 2026

The 158th Cummington Fair drew good crowds, eager to get out in the splendid early autumn weather. Since 2018, Albert Judd of the family-run Goshen St...

Country Folks

Farmers can help farmers reduce risk of suicide

by Deborah Jeanne Post

September 9, 2026

Farming is listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. Add to this the financial uncertainty of the ...

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Crop Comments

Crop Comments: Favoring carbon sinks over soil compaction

Crop Comments A15

September 9, 2026

Ever wonder why it is sometimes possible to pull up mature corn plants with very little effort? In such cases, the majority of roots are in the top th...