Conference looks for a better way with forages
WYTHEVILLE, Va. — Virginia foragers were challenged last week to find better ways to feed livestock throughout the year with alternative forages. “Why don’t more farmers have their pastureland acreage dedicated to warm season forages?” J. B. Daniel, NRCS...
read moreConference looks for a better way with forages
WYTHEVILLE, Va. — Virginia foragers were challenged last week to find better ways to feed livestock throughout the year with alternative forages. “Why don’t more farmers have their pastureland acreage dedicated to warm season forages?” J. B. Daniel, NRCS...
read moreCoyote population rising; threat to livestock debated
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Scott Barao said he’s seen them over the last several years at Hedgeapple Farm, which he runs in Frederick County — coyotes that prowl the property, presumably feasting on small game. But there seem to be more of them lately than in years...
read moreVa. nutritionist offers cattle feeding strategies
DOSWELL, Va. — Virginia Tech’s Bain Wilson outlined procedures to help cattle producers in providing proper nutrition for their animals on Dec. 6. Wilson discussed body condition scoring, TDN and CP requirements, interpreting forage analysis and nutrition for...
read moreVa. launches first milk purchase program for needy families
VERONA, Va. — The state’s first milk purchase program to benefit food-insecure families was announced Dec. 5 at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, located in the heart of dairy country. “This is a great way to provide dairy products to local and regional food...
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