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Posted on April 23, 2025
Under the auspices of the Cornell Departments of Animal Science and Agronomy, the results of a feeding management study were released in 2023. That study’s purpose was to determine how well brown mid-rib (BMR) forage sorghum could substitute for corn silage in supporting 85 lbs. milk/day production ...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on April 22, 2025
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on April 22 that Chobani , a next generation food and beverage company originally known for its high-quality Greek yogurt, has chosen the Mohawk Valley as the location for the nation’s largest investment in natural food manufacturing after a competitive nationwid...
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Troy Bishopp 
Posted on April 16, 2025
ROCHESTER, NY – “Training is not an expense, but an investment in human capital.” – Roy H. Williams To serve diverse communities and farming customers effectively, New York State Conservation Districts continually “train-up” to meet folks where they are on the land and implement practices and projec...
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Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
Posted on April 16, 2025
Spring turnout is an exciting and dynamic time for graziers and dairy cattle. These lush, fast-growing, green pastures, however, can pose some challenges – notably, decreased butterfat. Early grass is high in unsaturated fatty acids, like linoleic acid, and low in total fiber. When these two factors...
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Sally Colby 
Posted on April 16, 2025
Nearly everyone involved in agriculture has first-hand knowledge of a family member or friend involved in a farm accident. But Dr. Barbara Lee, senior research scientist at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute , believes the term “accident” isn’t accurate. She encourages the use of “incident” instea...
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Kelsi Devolve 
Posted on April 16, 2025
The biggest cost for any livestock operation is feed and nutrition. It’s important to properly store and use your feed to maintain its quality, and to keep your animals healthy. When it comes to hay, silage and small grains, it’s common for farmers to have mycotoxins present. However, if not caught ...
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Sally Colby 
Posted on April 16, 2025
Alfalfa is an important crop for both dry hay and stored forage. However, winter damage can compromise a stand and make it less productive. Al Gahler, ag and natural resources educator in Ohio, discussed winter impacts on alfalfa – the queen of forages. “One of the main concerns is what stands look ...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on April 16, 2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has affected more than 1,600 flocks nationwide, including 652 non-commercial backyard flocks (40%), 783 large-scale operations (47%) and 177 small-scale/commercial flocks. Bird flu has killed more than 166 million birds. Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) ...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on April 16, 2025
A report released Jan. 23 by Save Our Seeds highlights the increasing use of “generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of genetically modified (GM) plants, raising significant new concerns about their safety.” These developments come at a time when the European Union is considering...
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Rebecca Long Chaney 
October 22, 2025
While many Maryland farmers continue to battle aggravating regulations, increased input costs and fluctuating market prices, other Old Line State farm...
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Karl H. Kazaks 
October 1, 2025
LOWESVILLE, VA – Deer Creek Farm is a registered Simmental and SimAngus operation owned by Mark and Dana Campbell. Located in western Nelson County wi...
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Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
September 24, 2025
According to Tim Terry, farm strategic planning specialist with Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY , the calf hutch is still the gold standard for raising...
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jkarkwren 
October 22, 2025
Grayhouse Farms is the recipient of the 2025 Carolinas Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and be...