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For the Rice family, farming has always been a family affair. With the sixth generation coming back to the farm, there is no denying farming is in their blood. Brothers Scott and Steve Rice operate a production alfalfa farm in Wilsonville, Nebraska, the town where they were born and raised.
Beef cattle production systems are dependent on forages, which are often of low quality, and the impact of forage quality on cattle performance becomes greater as the percentage of forages in the ration increases.
Owning and operating a business with a spouse can be one of the most rewarding challenges a couple can undertake. As with everything in life, success leaves clues.
I realize we just delivered our largest issue of the year to you as you are about to enter your busy fall harvest season. It’s going to be hard finding time to read, and you may not get through it all before the next issue comes in October, but I promise this one is worth taking the time to read, whether it is now or later.
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) kicked off this year’s annual general meeting (AGM) with a welcome message via video from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in which he stated his belief the continued prosperity of Canada’s dairy farmers helps Canadians benefit from high-quality, nutritious and safe food.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2018 will be hosting a variety of dairy-specific exhibitors, demonstrations and events for producers to see the latest technology and innovation in action.
Those traveling to World Dairy Expo from outside the U.S. can look forward to enjoying a few extra benefits during their time on the grounds in Madison, Wisconsin.
A colourful 20-car convoy toured Ontario and Quebec from July 14 to 21. The Russian VII annual Motor Rally “Way to milk!” car tour drove more than 1,200 kilometres, and the group included more than 50 dairy farmers, processors, industry suppliers and media.
Like many of you, I’ve checked out the grain bin suffocation demonstration at the farm shows and collected many farm safety brochures. I think it’s finally the time we’ll do things more intentionally on our farm.
Earlier this year, AgSafe launched a new free safety self-assessment web tool for British Columbia’s agriculture organizations and other naturally aligned industries.
