Through many McCarty generations of hard work, they have built and expanded onto their dairy to become more sustainable. Three McCarty generations share their roles on the dairy today and what they have accomplished.

Agrihood is part of an increasing recognition that the way food is produced is important, and while many residents may still not be getting their hands dirty, they are at least encouraging local, small-scale production. The model allows some farming ventures to make a reasonable income while bridging the urban-rural divide. In total, agrihoods are a growing option for those who want to be closer to civic agriculture.

When we bought this farm, there was a small old heifer shed up on the hill west of our barn. It was in bad shape, but we used it for a number of years to house our mid-sized heifers.

When I was growing up life was simple. It was easy to navigate the mores of society. In the movies, the bad guys always wore black hats, and the good guys always wore white hats.

In this episode, Dr. Doug Waterman from Virtus Nutrition explains how management and nutritional strategies influence uterine involution and overall reproductive success in dairy cows. With today’s high value on herd replacements and beef-on-dairy calves, every pregnancy matters more than ever – making proactive transition cow management essential.

From seed and fertilizer orders to purchasing products and equipment, online business activity is reshaping how U.S. farmers operate. The latest biennial USDA survey shows not only more devices and stronger rural broadband access on farms but also a considerable rise in using the internet to purchase agricultural inputs and conduct marketing activities.

Within agriculture, the dairy industry has long been at the forefront of adopting agriculture technology. How can dairies ensure their agricultural technology (ag tech) acquisitions come with real payback on their investment?