Country Folks

07/14/2025

Waste with lasting worth

Manure is making a comeback, not just as a nutrient source but as a long-term investment in soil health, crop yields and fertilizer savings.
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07/13/2025

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07/13/2025

EPA directive provides more options for farmers

Pesticide applicators know the label is the law, and the EPA’s recently released final insecticide strategy means there’s more to know.
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07/12/2025

Protect your livestock from the cold - get your barn ready for the winter season now!
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07/12/2025

Crop Comments: Sport Drinks for Livestock & Crops

There’s general concern among doctors that as we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature. This puts such people at greater risk of heat illness.
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07/10/2025

A great resource!

🚨 Confused about H-2A labor compliance? What if you could sit down with someone who spent more than 20 years enforcing H-2A regulations BEFORE they showed up on your farm for an audit?

Next week on July 10th, join FieldClock and special guest Warren Williams, a former U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Senior Investigator and founder of WLW Consulting, for a free, actionable webinar designed to help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and build a better labor strategy for 2025.

You’ll walk away with:

• Firsthand insights into what triggers DOL scrutiny—and how to avoid it.
• Best practices that farms are using to stay audit-ready year-round.
• Practical ways to reduce your paperwork burden and track labor efficiently.

Register today and hear what farms wish they knew before peak season!
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07/09/2025

"Come experience the heart of Maine agriculture at the 2025 Maine Open Farm Day, on July 27th! Visit us online for more information!

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07/09/2025

Good earth, good food, good life

Barrita Shanks didn’t set out to become a beef maven, but when she fell for Jeff Shanks at his restaurant in Lima, NY, fate would have its way.
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07/08/2025

More than looks

Bull or AI sire selection is one of the riskiest decisions made by beef producers, especially for small herds. Genomic testing can reduce risk and accelerate herd improvement.
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07/08/2025

FFA family is forever! This came across our feed this morning, shared by a NY FFA chapter and seems like a great opportunity to give back to our friends in the ag community that are hurting in TX right now. 💜

07/08/2025

07/07/2025

The red meat mystery part 3
Part 3: Tick bite prevention

Many have heard of the “red meat allergy” (alpha-gal syndrome – AGS), the result of a lone star tick bite. Sharon Forsyth, founder of Alpha-gal Alliance, provides information to help those who live in areas where there’s potential for contact with the lone star tick. As someone who has been diagnosed with AGS, Forsyth has first-hand experience with tick bite prevention.
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