In visits to congressional offices, 12 representatives of Farm Credit East urged Congress to take action to establish an effective agricultural guest worker program and support a strong federal crop insurance program.
CEO Bill Lipinski noted, "Agriculture is a vibrant part of the economy in the Northeast and ensures that consumers have locally grown, safe farm products. It is important that we...
Letter to the Editor
Randall Touchette
Editor's note: This letter was originally published in The State Times on October 17, 2012. If you follow the link, you can view a letter Randall Touchette wrote to Gov. Andrew Cuomo in July 2012.
Who do you have to bribe in New York State to have crimes investigated? I am not writing about small crimes, I am writing about the theft of my 190-acre farm. If you think a farm can't be stolen I can...
4-H State Day, held at the Barre Civic Center in Barre, Vt., provided an opportunity for 125 of the state's most talented 4-H'ers to demonstrate what they have learned through 4-H club work.
While all participants at this University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H event were winners at the regional level, several were chosen to represent the state at Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield,...
In 2013, the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is funding research to evaluate the agricultural benefits and environmental impacts of using tile drainage on farms.
The use of tile drainage has been a critical best management practice on American farms since 1835. In the early 1900s, William H. Miner, for whom the agricultural research institute in Chazy, NY, is named, championed...
Hosts of The 2014 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit have announced the 2014 event will be held at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12-13. Hosted annually by the Professional Dairy Managerof Pennsylvania and the Center for Dairy Excellence, the annual summit brings in more than 500 dairy producers and other industry enthusiasts for two days of learning and networking.
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Paladin Attachments announced the release of the Bradco Ground Shark Standard Duty Brush Cutter--the newest addition to the Ground Shark family. It builds on the success of the original Ground Shark Extreme Duty Brush Cutter's innovative deck design, aggressive machine profile and high productivity.
This highly efficient and productive attachment clears tough ground vegetation, light to medium-density...
In visits this week to Congressional offices, 12 representatives of Farm Credit East urged Congress to take action to establish an effective agricultural guest worker program and support a strong federal crop insurance program.
CEO Bill Lipinski noted, "Agriculture is a vibrant part of the economy in the Northeast and ensures that consumers have locally-grown, safe farm products. It is important...
The Hershey Co. has donated $10,000 to the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania to support educational resources for Pennsylvania's dairy industry. Hershey's contribution will go directly to support the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow platform, which funds a dairy business curriculum, dairy tour and other resources for high school students.
"Milton Hershey chose central Pennsylvania...
The 2013 Empire Farm Days event is set for August 6-8, 2013, with new attractions for all agricultural interests. This is the 26th year the Lott family has hosted the Northeast's largest outdoor agricultural show that fills 300 acres with the latest equipment, educational seminars, demonstrations, test-driving and Ask the Experts opportunities. The show runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday;...
The new Kuhn SW 4004 large square bale wrapper features a solid design and a hydraulic sliding feature that allows unique drive-through operation. This provides the ability to widen the wrapper for easy bale loading, outstanding stability and unmatched visibility of the wrapping process.
The patented loading system featured on the Kuhn SW 4004 has fewer moving parts, resulting in less damage to...
Management of mastitis is most commonly focused on lactating cows. However, the prevalence of mastitis in unbred, breeding-age and pregnant dairy heifers is higher than formerly realized, according to Stephen Nickerson, Ph.D., professor of lactation physiology, Animal and Dairy Science Department, University of Georgia.
While antibiotic infusion products have been successfully used to cure existing...
The all-new Schulte FX-600 and FX-700 rotary cutters are perfectly suited for pasture maintenance, roadside mowing and clearing brush. With 72-inch (FX-600) and 84-inch (FX-700) cutting widths, these units feature reinforced, domed decks to minimize buildup of material, allow for fast cleaning and provide greater strength.
Full-length and width deck bracing provides structural integrity for...
Courtesy of Global Point Energy
The energy of the sun is endless. It is also free. So why don't we use this plentiful and free energy more? Using the sun to heat your water can help make you much less dependent on fossil fuels, which come with wildly fluctuating costs. Unlike fossil fuels, solar thermal is also clean and safe. If these are all good reasons for you to seriously consider installing solar thermal systems on your farm...
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have reached a new agreement to reduce pollution from animal operations. This new agreement, which arises from the 2010 settlement of CBF's lawsuit, will provide additional certainty that the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint (the Bay Total Maximum Daily Load and State Watershed Implementation Plans or "WIPs") now in...
The 2013 New York State Maple Tour is scheduled for July 14-16. It will be hosted by the Catskill Area Maple Producers Association and centered at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, Kerhonkson, N.Y., in Ulster County. The tour opens with a reception, registration and trade show on Sunday afternoon, July 14. On Monday and Tuesday, July 15 and 16, the tour will feature visits to a variety of maple...
