When the dust settles and final tariff rates are announced for various trade partners, prices could rise for imported products. For farmers, one area to watch is fertilizer

Manure management is necessary on any livestock or poultry operation. When it comes time to invest in new structures, equipment, or technology, that is a decision that can’t be taken lightly

An old pest made new headlines when a case of New World screwworm was identified in southern Mexico

I had the privilege of writing a story about a man who lived through an experience that nearly killed him. After an out-patient surgical procedure on his knee, John was discharged from the hospital late

When building a new livestock site or expanding a current one, more manure storage is often needed. Manure storage allows farms to apply manure when plant and soil conditions are best suited for nutrient

Anaerobic digestion not only recovers nutrients and energy from manure, but it also reduces methane

Composting reduces manure volume, cuts down on weed seeds, and kills pathogens. What happens within that compost pile also breathes life into soil

An agenda full of intriguing sessions is key to gathering magazine content, but interactions during the less structured parts of the day are when the most enriching conversations often take place

Maybe your farm is located in an area where you can see for miles and miles with no other farms or businesses in sight

The fall before last, I tossed the pumpkins and gourds I used for front porch decorations along the side of my house in some rocky landscaping

Whether it is planting, harvesting, or applying manure, these tasks need to be completed in a narrow window, and sometimes, field conditions aren’t ideal

There’s no doubt a wet fall creates challenges when it comes to fieldwork

There are times in life when we could use some encouragement

High fertilizer costs, compared to prices before the COVID-19 pandemic, have made manure nutrients a valuable commodity

This year, fields with flooded areas are fairly commonplace in certain parts of the country that have been plagued by heavy rains over the spring and summer

Each of us is on our own journey of life

Programs and tools can help gather the information needed to put together the best manure management plan for your farm

The mystery illness affecting dairy cattle in the Texas Panhandle this spring was later identified as a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)

As discussed in the article “Climate change raises the stakes” starting on page 18, extreme weather events are happening more frequently

A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from a reader you might put into the “unhappy customer” category