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Posted on December 11, 2024
Sulfur (S) assists crops in forming beneficial amino acids, proteins and oils. It’s also needed to produce chlorophyll. In the past, crops were able to utilize atmospheric S. An unintended effect of anti-pollution efforts is the reduction of levels of atmospheric S. Consequently, crops now often nee...
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Kelsi Devolve 
Posted on December 11, 2024
University of New Hampshire is a well-known research university, with students and professors constantly running experiments in all fields. Dr. Sazan Rahman is a UNH professor in the Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems program. His research is conducted in controlled environment agricultural syste...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on December 11, 2024
According to the Albany Times-Union, a tiny hamlet in Lewis County just north of Tug Hill State Forest had the distinction on Nov. 30 of having one of the highest snow readings in New York – officially 45 inches of the white stuff. This pre-winter “bonus” arrived as lake effect snow pushed across La...
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Sally Colby 
Posted on December 4, 2024
Because beef cattle aren’t typically handled daily, it’s important to establish a clear plan prior to working a group of cattle to avoid stress and injury to humans and animals. Handling begins at the chute area before cattle arrive. Prior to gathering cattle, be sure the approach area, holding pens...
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Sonja Heyck-Merlin 
Posted on December 4, 2024
Building soil organic matter and protecting soil from erosion are two well-known benefits of cover crops. Cover crops are also a common weed control tool. According to Extension specialist Mark VanGessel of the University of Delaware, what is often overlooked, however, is the impact of herbicide car...
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Sally Colby 
Posted on December 4, 2024
Part 3: Achieving reductions without breaking the bank When it comes to what happens in just about every economic sector, including agriculture, keep in mind that “As goes California, so goes the nation.” It may take a while, but the Golden State is often the harbinger of what will happen in the res...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on December 4, 2024
PLYMOUTH, NH – Author Margaret Mead immortalized the phrase “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” That fits the modus operandi for a hearty group of New Hampshire practical farmers and their service provi...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on December 4, 2024
I’m writing this column three days before Thanksgiving, so here’s background on the holiday, I believe, is relevant, in appreciating the Native Americans who helped make the celebration a reality. In researching such events, we learn about the farming practices that empowered these indigenous people...
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Laura Rodley 
Posted on November 27, 2024
Bob’s Turkey Farm in Lancaster, MA, raises and sells Broad-breasted White turkeys and turkey products all year long. For Thanksgiving, they are processing 6,000 turkeys. By the first week of November they had already sold out of the pre-ordered small 12- to 14-lb. turkeys, but still had turkeys for ...
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