NEWS
NEWS
Should you form a peer advisory group?
A peer group can provide critical insight into important and potentially sensitive issues as well as information about opportunities. Read more
How to prepare your farm for COVID19
University of Maine veterinarian, Jim Weber, provides some suggestions to keep staff and animals safe. Read more
Screaming plants
It turns out the Canadian band The Arrogant Worms was onto something. Plants do scream when suffering. Read more
Understanding “black swan events"
Unexpected and shocking events can disrupt and damage existing systems — and they’re happening more frequently Read more
Painting livestock to repel flies
Flies avoid landing on animals and surfaces with stripes with a maximum width of 5 cm (2 inches) or dots with a maximum diameter of 10 cm (4 inches). Read more
Oomph for N
Envita nitrogen colonizer to be registered for sale in Canada Read more
Research Notes
Screaming plants
It turns out the Canadian band The Arrogant Worms was onto something. Plants do scream when suffering. Read more
Painting livestock to repel flies
Flies avoid landing on animals and surfaces with stripes with a maximum width of 5 cm (2 inches) or dots with a maximum diameter of 10 cm (4 inches). Read more
The stress of watering
Water, soil splashed on leaves, and simply touching plants can stimulate their immune systems. Read more
Beached cows
Cows survive being swept out to sea in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. Read more
Underestimating the impact of neonics
Aphelinus abdominalis is a tiny creature that can have a big impact on a farm. Read more