January 2020 saw mixed results in overall U.S. sales of tractors and self-propelled combines. Total farm tractor sales grew compared to January of last year while combines fell by a quarter, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

Like a baseball player, about the only thing many of us can do at this time of year is sit and stare out the window and hope for spring. The view overlooking hay markets teases with the sunshine of potential, while at the same time is clouded by a number of factors.

Extension forage specialists with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and in the southeast U.S. would like your help in gathering information on hay harvest methods and time required for harvesting hay to help develop more effective forage educational programs.

In the face of stricter environmental regulations, California dairy farmers are now able to apply for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost-sharing grants to implement Netafim’s innovative effluent subsurface drip irrigation (SDI-E) system for forage crops.

Someone recently shared an article with me that emphasized the importance of lifelong learning. It was written by Ken Blanchard, chief spiritual officer of The Ken Blanchard Cos. and best-selling author.

The amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations Part XII (Transport of Animals) come into force Feb. 20. Working with the provinces, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) had expressed concerns to the office of the Minister of Agriculture as well as the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA).

2019 was an active year in Canadian dairy research, and a common theme stands out: dairy farmers’ investments in sustainable milk production and human nutrition and health research continue to drive innovation in Canadian dairy.