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Farming in 2015 and beyond

March 27, 2015

Lynn Jaynes

Robert Utterback, an agricultural economist, addressed a packed room at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Utterback began his remarks by noting three factors changing our general economic climate:

Equipment highlights at World Ag Expo

February 17, 2015

Melissa Miller

Once a year the ag world descends on Tulare, California, for the World Ag Expo. The event brings new technology, information and tri-tip sandwiches to the estimated 100,000 attendees.

Temple Grandin provides animal handling tips at AFGC annual conference

January 26, 2015

Lynn Jaynes

When most people talk of livestock handling, inevitably Temple Grandin’s name comes up. Her groundbreaking work in animal handling and curved chute and race facilities designs with Colorado State University has become the industry standard.

AFGC combines art and science in livestock and forages

January 23, 2015

Lynn Jaynes

The science of forages and livestock includes understanding everything from soil microbes, plant nutrient analysis and nematodes to dry matter intake.

New directions for grazing dairies: Using silage as a supplement

November 24, 2014

Lynn Jaynes

“Grass grows grass. Write that down in big bold letters,” said Dennis Hancock, at the recent Georgia Grazing School and Mid-Atlantic Dairy Grazing Conference in Moultrie, Georgia.

Award and scholarship presented at MFGC/GLCI Annual Conference

November 13, 2014

An award and a scholarship were presented at the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council / Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (MFGC/GLCI) Annual Conference on Nov. 3.

2014 World Forage Analysis Superbowl

November 12, 2014

With 468 entries from 25 states and provinces, the 2014 World Forage Analysis Superbowl was held during World Dairy Expo.

Forage and grazing seminars announced for World Dairy Expo

August 26, 2014

Lynn Jaynes

Forage seminars by leading industry experts are scheduled for Oct. 1-4, 2014, at World Dairy Expo. Held annually, the Alliant Energy Center hosts the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.

Pennsylvania forage and grassland tour

July 22, 2014

Lynn Jaynes

Visitors from South Korea and Netherlands recently attended the Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council summer forage tour in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Americana landscape, giving the event an international yet down-home feel.

Slideshow: Pennsylvania forage tour

July 22, 2014

The 2014 Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council summer tour began at Lake Raystown Resort, and wound through the Penn State Research Center, and through Happy Valley and Big Valley, Pennsylvania. Check out this slideshow from the event. FG