BOISE, Idaho — Dairy herd reproductive dynamics are dramatically different from those even a few years ago. With the growing use of sexed semen and genomic testing for genetic assessment, dairy farmers can produce more high-quality replacement dairy heifers than ever before. “This means dairies can be highly selective about the animals they choose to […]

NOVA, Ohio — Imagine sitting down for lunch and receiving an update from a local farm that fresh figs are available for pick up. Tim and Beth Malinich run a small niche fruit farm in Nova, Ohio, where they grow and direct market fruits like elderberries, currants, pears, peaches and figs. Tim is a retired […]

DURHAM, N.H. — New Hampshire is well known for its maple syrup industry, which is one of the first indicators that spring is just around the corner. But native, deciduous hardwoods such as sycamore, beech, birch, hickory, and basswood may offer commercial and backyard maple syrup producers an untapped opportunity to extend the Northeast sugaring […]

COBB, Wis. — Looking for a way to diversify on-farm income and fill a market niche? Join Dairy Girl Network on February 25, 2021 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. CST for expert advice from successful entrepreneurs during this educational seminar. This high energy, virtual seminar will focus on what it takes to start your own […]

CLIVE, Iowa — Just like marketing their pigs, or planting and harvesting their field crops, soil and water conservation efforts are part of the yearly plan that Mike and Michelle Ehlers of Marathon put together. For their efforts, and willingness to help educate other farmers about changes they can make, too, the Ehlers are the […]