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‘Few dollars more’ for slatted floors worth it for Emcrest Farms manure storage

April 1, 2016

Karen Lee

When the wall of the manure storage lagoon at Emcrest Farms Ltd. in Brantford, Ontario, unexpectedly gave way, a new solution was needed.

Considerations for sizing a parlor and cow groups

March 31, 2016

Karen Lee

In order to maximize a new or remodeled milking facility, the trick is to size the parlor and cow groups for the most efficient cow throughput without keeping the cow from her usual daily activities.

Adapting to new techniques

March 31, 2016

Karen Lee

If someone were to create a formal job description for a farmer, one of the main criteria for the applicant would have to be the ability to adapt. Since farmers contend with Mother Nature and living organisms – cows, calves, plants, etc. – they must always adapt to a new situation.

Three producers adopt manure application techniques for soil conservation

March 11, 2016

Karen Lee

As more and more is learned about nutrient application and soil conservation, three innovative Wisconsin farmers have changed how they apply manure.

4 ways UAVs can aid in manure application

March 8, 2016

Karen Lee

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are growing in popularity month by month. From general consumer interest to industrial applications, this technology is finding its way into our society and ways of doing business.

Sterkholm Farms emphasizes excellent calf care

March 7, 2016

Karen Lee

When Ben Sterk took his earnings from the oil fields in Alberta to start a dairy farm in Embro, Ontario, with 35 cows, he could see the potential. Thirty years later, Sterkholm Farms Ltd. now encompasses 350 cows on two dairies with 1,900 acres, a veal operation, a custom field work business and a seed company.

Lessons aren’t always black and white

February 29, 2016

Karen Lee

As my schedule allows, I occasionally spend an afternoon in my daughter’s classroom. Our school system encourages parental involvement, for the time being my children like having Mom around, and I enjoy seeing where my child spends a good portion of her time.

The Dairy Showcase Reception at the Dairy Farmers of Canada Annual Dairy Policy Conference

Dairy Farmers of Canada unites at annual policy conference

February 29, 2016

Karen Lee

From Feb. 2-5, Ottawa’s Fairmount Château Laurier played host to Dairy Farmers of Canada’s (DFC) 2016 Annual Dairy Policy Conference (APC).

Addressing animal welfare doesn’t have to be complicated

February 24, 2016

Karen Lee

Animal welfare is more than simply understanding animal health; however, by learning what it means to farmers, veterinarians, customers and consumers, you might find it’s also not as complex as some people make it out to be.

California: Concentrating on clean, sustainable groundwater

February 24, 2016

Karen Lee

The state of California has been battling a drought for the past four years which has emptied reservoirs, fallowed orchards and dried up thousands of domestic wells. It has also led to new groundwater regulations for the agriculture sector.

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