Tag Archives: organic
Internet Resources
Where do you go online for good solid information about farming? Well, here, of course, but there are many other great resources out there. One of the best: eOrganic. This project is sponsored by the USDA and Oregon State, and … Continue reading
Cost and Returns to Organic Dairy Farming
Cost and Returns to Organic Dairy Farming in Maine and Vermont for 2004 Timothy J. Dalton, Lisa A. Bragg, Rick Kersbergen, Robert Parsons, Glenn Rogers, Dennis Kauppila, Qingbin Wang University of Maine Department of Resource Economics and Policy Staff Paper … Continue reading
Organic Dairy Supplementation Webinar
eOrganic is hosting a webinar with Kathy Soder called, “Supplementing the Organic Dairy Cow Diet: Results of Molasses and Flaxseed Feeding Trials Webinar” on Thursday, April 18 from 2 to 3:15 pm ET. The webinar is free and open to … Continue reading
2005 Organic Agriculture Workshop Summary
Organic Agriculture Workshop Summary USDA Agricultural Research Service History The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a long history of conducting research that solves problems faced by producers, allied agricultural industries, and consumers. However, there has been no formal ARS … Continue reading
New multi-state organic dairy research
From the press release: Researchers from the University of New Hampshire are leading a multi-state project that aims to help organic dairy farmers better produce and market their milk. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … Continue reading
Effects of Cornmeal and Molasses on Milk Production
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 1 Effects of Corn Meal or Molasses on Milk Production of Grazing Organic Dairy Cows Dr. Andre Brito, assistant professor of dairy … Continue reading
Molasses Supplementation to Organic Dairy Cows
Northeast Pasture Research and Extension Consortium Ramada Conference Center and Inn State College, Pennsylvania February 1-2, 2011 Session 1 Molasses Supplementation to Organic Dairy Cows Dr. Andre Brito, assistant professor of dairy nutrition, University of New Hampshire Molasses is a … Continue reading
Tikofsky Research Priorities
Linda L. Garrison-Tikofsky, DVM Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS), Cornell University Priority: What are the management strategies and costs of transition or conversion of row crops to productive and sustainable grazing lands and soils? Priority: Evaluate the production and management … Continue reading