Dairy - General
When it comes to forage and cover crops, winter rye offers rock-star versatility that makes it easy to love.
Inflation levels are now at levels the U.S. hasn’t seen in three decades. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 6.2% spike over the past 12 months, the largest increase since 1990. Beef prices are up 20%.
Never is the human environment more significant than when you begin cover cropping, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.
Along with much planning, open communication, hard work and strong values have allowed Steinhurst Dairy to pass the torch from one generation to the next despite a string of grief and mountains of heartache.
Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields.
Addressing mental health is a significant challenge in rural America due to unique barriers. Rural Minds™ provides education and resources to confront the stigma of mental illness.
For nearly a year, the rural economy has shown consistent growth, according to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI).
“Grit is the tendency to pursue long-term goals with passion and persistence,” explains researcher Angela Duckworth.
Nominations are encouraged for dairy farmer leaders who are embracing environmental stewardship as part of the industry’s U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, now in their 10th year.