Organic Production
The Importance of a Planned Grazing Season
By Klaas Martens, Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens Farm, Penn Yan, NY.
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 3, 2026
Updated: Sat, Mar 7, 2026
In the Wake of Drought: Pasture Assessment and Recovery Planning
By Sara Ziegler, Research Specialist, University of Vermont Extension, Heather Darby, Professor of Agronomy, University of Vermont Extension, and Elizabeth Seyler, Outreach Specialist, University of Vermont Extension
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 3, 2026
Updated: Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Renovating Drought Damaged Pastures
By Sara Ziegler, Research Specialist, University of Vermont Extension, Heather Darby, Professor of Agronomy, University of Vermont Extension, and Elizabeth Seyler, Outreach Specialist, University of Vermont Extension
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 3, 2026
Updated: Fri, Mar 6, 2026
New World Screwworm: What Organic Farmers need to know and what their treatment options are
By Lia Sieler, Executive Director, Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (WODPA), Chico, CA
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 3, 2026
Updated: Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Ask the Vet: How do I treat hoof rot organically?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 3, 2026
Updated: Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Ask the Vet: How should I manage Calf Pneumonia in my herd?
By Kerry Schneider, DVM, Midstate Veterinary Services, Cortland, NY
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Updated: Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Evaluating Willow Bark Extract for Pain Management in Organic Dairy Calves after Disbudding: A Comparative Study of Analgesic Strategies and Their Impact on Calf Welfare
Madison E. Bacon, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota , Marcia I. Endres and Bradley J. Heins, West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Updated: Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Emerging Trends and Success on Northeast Grass-Fed Dairy Farms
By Sarah Flack, Sara Ziegler, Avery Anderson, and Heather Darby
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Updated: Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Ask the Vet, November 2025: How can I improve hoof health on my farm?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Updated: Sun, Nov 16, 2025
Ask the Vet, September 2025: Pasture Parasites: What pasture parasites do I need to worry about?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Sep 5, 2025
Updated: Fri, Sep 5, 2025
Exploring the Uses and Potential of Virtual Fencing
By Alayna Gerhardt-Crile, PhD, agricultural consultant focused on pasture systems and livestock technology
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Sep 5, 2025
Updated: Fri, Sep 5, 2025
Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards: A Refresher**
By Jacki Martinez Perkins, MOFGA’s Organic Dairy and Livestock Specialist
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Updated: Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Modernizing Your Organic Dairy Record-Keeping: A Smarter Approach Save time, reduce stress, and simplify your organic record-keeping.
By Lauren Siver, US Dairy Herd Management Software Sales & Support Specialist, UNIFORM-Agri
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, May 17, 2025
Updated: Sat, May 17, 2025
What is Virtual Fencing?
By Ed Maltby, NODPA Executive Director
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, May 17, 2025
Updated: Sat, May 17, 2025
Message from the Co-President: Profitability is in the Grass
By Roman Stoltzfoos
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, May 17, 2025
Updated: Sat, May 17, 2025
Ask the Vet: What is the best milking preparation routine for my cows?
By Dr. Micaela LoConte, DVM, Keseca Veterinary Clinic, Geneva, NY
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, May 17, 2025
Updated: Sat, May 17, 2025
Can Cows and Solar Panels Co-exist?
By Bradley J. Heins, Extension Specialist, Dairy Management and Professor, Dairy Management, West Central ROC, University of Minnesota ** full list of authors at the end of the article*
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, May 16, 2025
Updated: Wed, May 14, 2025
Ask the Vet: Calving and When to Intervene Question: How do I know when to start helping a cow who is calving?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Updated: Sat, Mar 15, 2025
Ask the Vet: What precautions should I take with my calves when it is cold out?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Updated: Sun, Jan 12, 2025
FDA Warns Against Use of Aspirin in Lactating Dairy Cattle
By Guy Jodarski, DVM, Holistic Veterinarian
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Nov 3, 2024
Updated: Thu, Nov 7, 2024
Ask the Vet: I’ve been having lots of trouble with my young calves recently, do you have any tips?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM, Columbia Veterinary Services, Hudson, NY
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Nov 3, 2024
Updated: Thu, Nov 7, 2024
Ask the Vet: Meloxicam may soon be allowed for use in organic dairy. What is it, and how do I use it?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Sep 7, 2024
Updated: Sat, Sep 7, 2024
H5N1 on Dairy Farms: Know it, understand it but don’t panic
By Ed Maltby, NODPA Executive Director, updated 7/30/2024
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Updated: Mon, Aug 5, 2024
Ask the Vet: Introducing New Veterinary Voices
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Updated: Sun, Jul 14, 2024
Ask the Vet, July, 2024: Holistic Approaches for Treating Metritis in Cows
By Alex Schaff, DVM, Midstate Veterinary Services, Cortland NY
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jul 13, 2024
Updated: Sun, Jul 14, 2024
Ask the Vet Column: There are so many different kinds of vaccines out there, How do I go about choosing the right ones for my herd?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, May 10, 2024
Updated: Sun, May 12, 2024
Ask the Vet Column: 2023 was a bad year for forages, what should I be looking out for when feeding stored feeds?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Updated: Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Ask the Vet Column: Have You Heard of the Asian Longhorn Tick? What You Should Know About Ticks and Cattle
Dr. Elizabeth Martens, DVM Valleywide Veterinary Services, Bridport, VT
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Updated: Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Challenges and take-aways from summer cocktails for pasture
By Doug Hartkopf, Hart-to-Hart Farm with contributions from Carissa Stein and Sarah Flack
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Updated: Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Whole Herd Health: Holistic Healing Therapies That Work A NODPA Field Days Workshop with Dr. Cynthia Lankenau, DVM
By Liz Bawden, NODPA Board Past Co-President
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Updated: Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Managing Soil Fertility and Other Lessons Learned on Grass-fed Dairies
By Sara Ziegler, Heather Darby, and Sarah Flack
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Nov 15, 2023
Updated: Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Ask the Vet Column: Watch out for severe ketosis
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Nov 15, 2023
Updated: Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Words from the Wise: NODPA Field Days Sessions Summaries: Six Principles of Soil Health and Profitability: Putting the Foundations into Practice
By Tamara Scully, NODPA News contributing writer
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Nov 15, 2023
Updated: Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Calving: Seek help if you suspect a uterine torsion
By Roy Lewis, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Sep 17, 2023
Updated: Sun, Sep 17, 2023
Combatting Lameness in a Grazing Herd
Reprinted with permission from Brad Heins, West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, MN
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Sep 17, 2023
Updated: Sun, Sep 17, 2023
Ask the Vet, July, 2023
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Jul 23, 2023
Updated: Sun, Jul 23, 2023
Ask the Vet, May, 2023: How do you prevent cross suckling?
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, May 15, 2023
Updated: Sun, May 21, 2023
Organically Enhancing Land with Multi-use Crops
By Tamara Scully, NODPA Contributing Writer
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Updated: Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Ask the Vet, March 2023: Tell us more about Staph. Aureus
By Dayna Locitzer, DVM
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Updated: Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Working with Mother Nature... Heifer Maturity Matters
Dan Leiterman, President and CEO, Crystal Creek **Article reprinted with permission
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Updated: Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Ask the Vet: Question & Answer Session a Field Days Session Summary
By Tamara Scully, NODPA News contributing writer
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Nov 20, 2022
Updated: Sat, Dec 3, 2022
Best Nutrition Strategies During Times of High Grain and Input Costs
By Bill Kipp, Nutritionist and Dairy Consultant, Middlebury, VT, Heather Darby, UVM Extension, Sara Ziegler, UVM Extension
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Nov 20, 2022
Updated: Sun, Nov 20, 2022
Straus Dairy Farm’s Carbon-Neutral Goal Draws Near as CDFA Approves First-Ever Red Seaweed Supplement to Reduce Methane Emissions*
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, May 30, 2022
Updated: Mon, May 30, 2022
Assessing PFAS Contamination on Dairy Farms in Maine
By Rick Kersbergen, Extension Professor, U of Maine Cooperative Extension, Sustainable Dairy and Forage Systems This article is reprinted with permission
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Updated: Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Genetic Diversity of the Jersey Breed
By Brad Heins, Associate Professor, Dairy Management, West Central ROC, University of MN This article first appeared in the March 2022 issue of News from the WROC, and is reprinted here with permission.
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Updated: Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Mower with a Mind of its Own: A Partnership between University of Minnesota Researchers and a Minnesota Company aims to Make Farming More Sustainable
By Gayla Marty, Minneapolis-based freelance writer and Joel Haskard, University of Minnesota
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Updated: Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Dairy Grazing Survey: We Need Your Input
Dear Organic Dairy Producer,
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Dec 9, 2021
Updated: Thu, Dec 9, 2021
Can Seaweed Cut Methane Emissions on Dairy Farms?
By Diane Nelson--article reprinted with permission from UC Davis
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Updated: Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment: A demonstration farm & educational center for innovative practices in regenerative ag
By Leah Puro, WNC Agricultural Research Coordinator
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Aug 2, 2021
Updated: Tue, Aug 3, 2021
PFAs and Agriculture: What It Means
By Tamara Scully, NODPA News contributing writer
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jun 1, 2021
Updated: Wed, Jun 2, 2021
Soil Farming
By Tamara Scully, NODPA News Contributing Writer
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Apr 12, 2021
Updated: Mon, Apr 12, 2021
Value-Added Cow Genetics: Taking a look at A2/A2
By Tamara Scully, NODPA News Contributing Writer
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Apr 12, 2021
Updated: Mon, Apr 12, 2021
Combating Invasive Weeds in Organic Dairy Pastures
By Tamara Scully, NODPA Contributing Writer
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Feb 3, 2021
Updated: Thu, Feb 4, 2021
OSHA Assists in Identifying and Managing Dairy Farm Hazards
By Nick Donofrio, CAS – OSHA Region 2, New York State
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Dec 6, 2020
Updated: Mon, Dec 7, 2020
Companion Grasses for Forage Legumes
By Allen Wilder, Forage Agronomist, the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY and Sid Bosworth, Forage Agronomist, retired, University of Vermont Extension
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Updated: Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Managing Forage Legumes for Improved Productivity and Persistence
Rich Smith and Nick Warren University of New Hampshire, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Aug 7, 2020
Updated: Fri, Aug 7, 2020
The Key Role of Forage Legumes in Organic Dairy Diets: Effects on Your Bottom Line
By Andre F. Brito, Maichel J. Lange, and Luiz H. P. Silva; University of New Hampshire, Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, May 20, 2020
Updated: Wed, May 20, 2020
Soil Fertility Expert weighs Costs, Benefits of Liming Low pH Soils
By MATTHEW WEAVER Capital Press This article, reprinted by permission, first appeared in the Capital Press, March 31, 2020
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, May 20, 2020
Updated: Wed, May 20, 2020
Keeping Kelp in Front of Cows on Grass
By Brittany Olson, Reprinted with permission from Progressive Dairyman, March 18, 2019
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Updated: Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Out-Wintering the Dairy Herd
By Brad Heins, Associate Professor of Dairy Science, West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, Morris, MN
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Updated: Tue, Feb 12, 2019
So You Want To Learn More About Organic Dairy?
By Karen Hills, Crop and Soil Technician, University of Vermont Extension
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Oct 19, 2018
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Thinking Outside The Fence
Organic Dairy Looks to Robotic Milker to Increase Family Time
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Oct 18, 2018
Updated: Thu, Oct 18, 2018
Current Research On Molasses As An Alternative Energy Source For Organic Dairy Herds
Forage & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Oct 18, 2018
Updated: Thu, Oct 18, 2018
Kevin Jahnke Fly Trap
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Oct 18, 2018
Updated: Thu, Oct 18, 2018
ORGANIC PRODUCTION
Weeds or Forbs?
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Sep 11, 2018
Updated: Tue, Sep 11, 2018
Anatomy of a Wet Year: Insights from New York Farmers
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Updated: Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Is Robotics Part of the Organic Dairy Farm of the Future?
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Updated: Mon, Sep 25, 2017
What is the Right Herd Size for Your Farm
By Sarah Flack
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Updated: Mon, Oct 22, 2018
An Interview with Neal Kinsey
By Sonja Heyck-Merlin
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Updated: Mon, Sep 18, 2017
CowSignals
A Successful Approach to Putting the Focus in the Barn Design and Management on the Cow
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, May 31, 2017
Updated: Wed, May 31, 2017
Difficult respiratory cases in the bovine and their treatment with western herbal medicines
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Mar 23, 2017
Updated: Thu, Mar 23, 2017
Resilient Farming for a Changing Climate
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Feb 15, 2017
Updated: Wed, Feb 15, 2017
When Correcting Your Soil Costs Too Much
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Feb 15, 2017
Updated: Wed, Feb 15, 2017
Anatomy of a Rare Drought
Insights from New York Farmers
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Jan 1, 2017
Updated: Sun, Jan 1, 2017
Useful Information for Organic Dairy Farmers
FYI
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Updated: Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Portable Parlors, Robots & Challenges Managing Dairy Animal Flow in Grazing Systems
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Sep 13, 2016
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
The Art and Science of Grazing
A Book Review
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jul 26, 2016
Updated: Tue, Jul 26, 2016
Acupuncture in the Dairy Cow
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Mar 28, 2016
Updated: Mon, Mar 28, 2016
Breeding Considerations
For Organic Dairy Farms
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Mar 28, 2016
Updated: Mon, Mar 28, 2016
’Baby, its Cold Outside’: Watch out for Livestock!
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jan 25, 2016
Updated: Thu, Dec 27, 2018
Planning for Winter Feeding
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Dec 15, 2015
Updated: Tue, Dec 15, 2015
Pasture, Calves and Internal Parasites
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Oct 20, 2015
Updated: Tue, Oct 20, 2015
Grazing
Management of Perrenial Pastures in the Summer
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Aug 18, 2015
Updated: Tue, Aug 18, 2015
Cow Comfort
The Big Picture
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Aug 18, 2015
Updated: Tue, Aug 18, 2015
Book Review: A Holistic Vet’s Prescription for a Healthy Herd
A Holistic Vet’s Prescription for a Healthy Herd
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Updated: Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Preparing for Spring
A Pre-Turnout Checklist
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Updated: Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Dr. Hubert Karreman Presents
A series of classes on bovine health
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Updated: Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Preventing and Treating Pneumonia
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Feb 9, 2015
Updated: Mon, Feb 9, 2015
On The Road Again: Five Danes in a Van
Danes Tour Northeast Organic Farms
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Dec 1, 2014
Updated: Mon, Dec 1, 2014
Environment and Behavior
Biodiversity and Cattle Well-being
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Dec 1, 2014
Updated: Mon, Dec 1, 2014
Preventive Practices To Maintain Animal Health
An interview with Dr. Cynthia Lankenau
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 8, 2014
Updated: Mon, Sep 8, 2014
“What I’ve learned from farmers using zero-grain dairy rations”
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 8, 2014
Updated: Mon, Sep 8, 2014
“Madre Method” of Calf Rearing
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Aug 18, 2014
Updated: Mon, Aug 18, 2014
Dual purpose Fleckvieh
A consideration for organic dairies
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Aug 18, 2014
Updated: Mon, Aug 18, 2014
Johne’s Disease
Thoughts & Case Histories
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Cover Crops as Forage Crops
A Look at Winter Rye and Triticale
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Updated: Wed, Jul 23, 2014
Organic Dairy Production with the End in Mind
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 9, 2014
Updated: Mon, Jun 9, 2014
Crossbreeding? Consider Norwegian Reds
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 9, 2014
Updated: Mon, Jun 9, 2014
Preventing & Treating Lameness in Cows
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Apr 7, 2014
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Magnesium for Dairy Pastures
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Apr 7, 2014
Updated: Mon, Apr 7, 2014
The Story of the CowVac
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Feb 17, 2014
Updated: Mon, Feb 17, 2014
Online Resources, February 2014
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Feb 11, 2014
Updated: Tue, Feb 11, 2014
Learn from the Vet
Dairy Cows
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Jan 24, 2014
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Enhancing Cover Crop Benefits With Species Mixtures And Organic Reduced Tillage Systems
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jan 1, 2014
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
A Pasture is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jan 1, 2014
Updated: Wed, Jan 1, 2014
Poultry Litter on Pastures: Trash or Treasure?
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jan 1, 2014
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Controlling Flies This Summer
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jan 1, 2014
Updated: Wed, Jan 1, 2014
Agroforestry
Trees, bushes, crops and intensive grazing
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Dec 9, 2013
Updated: Mon, Dec 9, 2013
Using Multi-Species Cover Crops for Your Benefit
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Sep 1, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Using Biologicals in the Organic Herd
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Sep 1, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Pasture Quality Variation Throughout The Grazing Season
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jul 30, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Cocktail Cover Cropping
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jul 30, 2013
Updated: Tue, Jul 30, 2013
Cocktail Cover Cropping
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jul 30, 2013
Updated: Tue, Jul 30, 2013
An Introduction to Holistic Management
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Raw Milk as a Pasture Biostimulant
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Online Resources for the Organic Dairy Producer
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
The Cost of Low Blood Calcium in Dairy Cows
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, May 19, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Renovating Pastures with Frost-Seeded Clovers
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Apr 9, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Evaluating Perennial Ryegrass Blends for Improving Pasture Productivity and Extending the Grazing Season
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Apr 3, 2013
Updated: Wed, Apr 3, 2013
Results from Short-Term Studies Using Kelp Meal as a Supplement to Dairy Animals at the University of New Hampshire
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Mar 18, 2013
Updated: Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Weed-Eating Heifers Transition To Pasture More Easily
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Feb 6, 2013
Updated: Wed, Feb 6, 2013
Feeding Home Grown Forages: Rotating for Quality
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Feb 6, 2013
Updated: Thu, Oct 18, 2018
You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Dec 9, 2012
Updated: Sun, Dec 9, 2012
Addressing Low Soil Calcium Improves Forage Quality & Economic Return
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Dec 9, 2012
Updated: Sun, Dec 9, 2012
Mycotoxin Alert
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Nov 20, 2012
Updated: Tue, Nov 20, 2012
Bringing Health and Sustainable Production to your Farm with Nutrient Dense Forages
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Updated: Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Bringing Health and Sustainable Production to your Farm with Nutrient Dense Forages
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Updated: Mon, Sep 10, 2012
How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Pasture Management
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Updated: Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Managing Beneficial Fatty Acids in Forage Crops to Enhance Nutritional Quality of Milk
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Updated: Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Observations on alfalfa and alfalfa-grass mixtures for dairy grazing systems in North Carolina using organic or conventional management
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Aug 3, 2012
Updated: Fri, Aug 3, 2012
Growing Annuals for Grazing
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jul 16, 2012
Updated: Mon, Jul 16, 2012
Armyworms On The March
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jul 16, 2012
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Fly Control & Pinkeye
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 4, 2012
Updated: Mon, Jun 4, 2012
Storage of Homeopathic Remedies & Treatment of Common Maladies on the Dairy Farm
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 4, 2012
Updated: Mon, Jun 4, 2012
Filler Forage
Extending the Grazing Season
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, May 8, 2012
Updated: Tue, May 8, 2012
The Benefits Of Using Fish and Seaweed Products To Feed Your Forage Crops
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Updated: Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Farmers in Lake Champlain Basin to Get Increased Assistance with Nutrient Management Implementation
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Updated: Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Vaccination of Organic Livestock
Goals and strategies for a first rate vaccination program
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Updated: Sun, Apr 1, 2012
Producing your Own Open Pollinated Corn Seed
Homegrown Strategies for Dealing with the Onslaught of GMO Corn
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Updated: Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Got Carbon?
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Updated: Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Managing For High Quality Forages
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Updated: Thu, Mar 8, 2012
Consider Deep Pack Barns for Cow Comfort And Manure Management
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Updated: Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Dry Cows Can Have Good Memories
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Updated: Mon, Jan 30, 2012
eOrganic Dairy: A Year in Review and What’s on Tap for 2012 by Debra Heleba, eOrganic Dairy Team Coordinator
A Year in Review and What’s on Tap for 2012
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Jan 19, 2012
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Supplementation of Organic Dairy Cows; Getting Started
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Dec 5, 2011
Updated: Mon, Dec 5, 2011
Study Finds Declining Profitability of Vermont Organic Dairy Farms from 2006 - 2010
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Nov 13, 2011
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
SARE Comprehensive Grazing Course
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Oct 6, 2011
Updated: Thu, Oct 6, 2011
Monitoring and Planning Your Forage Grazing System
Forage & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Updated: Mon, Sep 12, 2011
Diversity: A Grazier’s Best Friend, Part II
Forage & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Aug 4, 2011
Updated: Thu, Aug 4, 2011
The Beneficial Impacts of TERROIR on your Food
Enhancing the flavor and quality of the food you produce by paying attention to the biology and diversity on your farm.
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Aug 4, 2011
Updated: Thu, Aug 4, 2011
Managing Horn, Face, And Stable Flies
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Updated: Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Will you invest management time in your roots
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 6, 2011
Updated: Mon, Jun 6, 2011
Can Forage Mixtures Improve Productivity of Grazing Dairy Cows?
Part 1
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 6, 2011
Updated: Mon, Jun 6, 2011
Pasture Rule DMI Record Keeping Forms from Perry Clutts
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 6, 2011
Updated: Thu, Oct 18, 2018
How’s and the Why’s of the Pasture Rule
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, May 15, 2011
Updated: Sun, May 15, 2011
Transitioning Organic Cows On Pasture
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Apr 5, 2011
Updated: Tue, Apr 5, 2011
Alternative udder health management research in progress at North Carolina State University
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Apr 5, 2011
Updated: Tue, Apr 5, 2011
Nutrient Availability & Soil Tests
What Do They Tell You?
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Apr 5, 2011
Updated: Tue, Apr 5, 2011
Alfalfa and the GE battle continues
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Updated: Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Thinking About Frost Seeding?
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Mar 9, 2011
Updated: Wed, Mar 9, 2011
Springtime Challenges for the Grass Farmer
Homeopathic Remedies
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Feb 3, 2011
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Fly Control on Organic Dairies
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Feb 3, 2011
Updated: Thu, Feb 3, 2011
Subclinical Mastitis -- What You Can’t See CAN Hurt You
PRODUCTION ADVICE
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Feb 3, 2011
Updated: Thu, Dec 27, 2018
Sizing Up Pastures
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jan 17, 2011
Updated: Mon, Jan 17, 2011
Enterprise Budgets in Organic Dairy Production
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Dec 2, 2010
Updated: Thu, Dec 2, 2010
Research Updates from the University of New Hampshire
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Dec 2, 2010
Updated: Thu, Dec 2, 2010
eOrganic Dairy Team Receives Funding to Offer Webinars, On-line Courses and More!
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Dec 2, 2010
Updated: Thu, Dec 2, 2010
University of Minnesota Research Center Takes On New Leadership And Research Initiatives
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Nov 15, 2010
Updated: Mon, Nov 15, 2010
Irish Research Finds Norwegian Red x Holsteins and Jersey X Holsteins Most Profitable Dairy Cows
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Nov 15, 2010
Updated: Mon, Nov 15, 2010
Francis Thicke Book Now Available
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Nov 15, 2010
Updated: Mon, Nov 15, 2010
Access to Pasture Resources from eOrganic’s Dairy Team
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Oct 1, 2010
Updated: Fri, Oct 1, 2010
Farmers Helping Farmers - Across the Waters
Tracing organic kelp back to an island farm harvester
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Oct 1, 2010
Updated: Thu, Dec 27, 2018
On-Farm Fuel Production on the Rise in New England
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 6, 2010
Updated: Mon, Sep 6, 2010
Much Ado About Worms
internal livestock parasite control on an organic farm
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 6, 2010
Updated: Mon, Sep 6, 2010
10 Steps to Calculate Dry Matter Intake from Pasture - It’s Not So Difficult!
Forage & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Sep 6, 2010
Updated: Thu, Dec 27, 2018
Maintaining Healthy, Productive Pastures
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Updated: Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Raising Calves on Organic Dairy Farms
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
What’s In Your Farm’s Energy Tool Room?
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Updated: Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Nebraska dairyman applies raw milk to pastures and watches the grass grow
Forage & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Updated: Sat, Jul 17, 2010
@010: eOrganic Plans Pasture Rule Webinars for Summer and archived webinars
Fall 2010
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Updated: Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Educated Cows Eat Weeds
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jun 5, 2010
Updated: Sat, Jun 5, 2010
Properly Preparing the Fresh Cow
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jun 5, 2010
Updated: Sat, Jun 5, 2010
Books for Organic Dairy Farmers
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jun 5, 2010
Updated: Sat, Jun 5, 2010
Pasture Rule Training Highlights
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, May 17, 2010
Updated: Mon, May 17, 2010
Free Choice Smorgasbord Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation for Livestock
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, May 17, 2010
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Pasture Rule Training March 24, 2010
A highlight of questions asked, the responses, and further ruminations on the NODPA-Odairy discussion list
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Apr 2, 2010
Updated: Fri, Apr 2, 2010
Detailed Economic Analysis of Organic Dairies
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Apr 2, 2010
Updated: Fri, Apr 2, 2010
Pasture Rule Training Highlights
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 9, 2010
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Re-Building Civilization’s Foundation
Posted: to Organic Production on Sun, Jan 31, 2010
Updated: Sun, Jan 31, 2010
Summary of Concerns Regarding A1 and A2 Milk and Dairy Breed Rankings
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jan 11, 2010
Updated: Mon, Jan 11, 2010
NODPA’s Pasture Rule Online Resources for Dairy Producers
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Jan 1, 2010
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
WEBINAR BY eORGANIC
A Look at the Newly Released Organic Pasture Rule
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Jan 1, 2010
Updated: Fri, Jan 1, 2010
Improving Net Profit By Reducing Grain Inputs
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Jan 1, 2010
Updated: Fri, Jan 1, 2010
Udder Health and Milk Quality on Organic Dairy Farms
Vets gather, learn and share information
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Dec 2, 2009
Updated: Wed, Dec 2, 2009
UNH Welcomes Dr. André F. Brito
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Dec 2, 2009
Updated: Wed, Dec 2, 2009
Head Blight Alert!
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Dec 2, 2009
Updated: Wed, Dec 2, 2009
Johnes Disease
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Updated: Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Diet Selection & Grazing Behavior
Production Resources | Forages & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Updated: Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Counting the Costs That Count on Your Farm
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Updated: Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Lameness in Organic Dairy Cattle
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Updated: Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Plant Biodiversity
Livestock Farmacy and Pantry
Posted: to Organic Production on Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Updated: Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Organic Dairy Research and Outreach at WCROC
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 1, 2009
Updated: Mon, Jun 1, 2009
Update on Dairy Management Research at Cal State Chico
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 1, 2009
Updated: Mon, Jun 1, 2009
Business Issues
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jun 1, 2009
Updated: Mon, Jun 1, 2009
Puzzled By PI Spikes?
Production Resources | Animal Health
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, May 7, 2009
Updated: Thu, May 7, 2009
What’s the Value of High Quality Forage?
Production Resources | Forage
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, May 7, 2009
Updated: Thu, May 7, 2009
Managing Cereal Grains for Forage
Production Resources | Forages & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 31, 2009
Updated: Tue, Mar 31, 2009
Nutritional Wisdom of the Body
Behavior-Based Management for Animal Well-Being
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Mar 31, 2009
Updated: Tue, Mar 31, 2009
Methane Production in Grassfed Livestock
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Mar 13, 2009
Updated: Fri, Mar 13, 2009
Get Step-by-Step Organic Farm Plan Help in New Workbook
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jan 31, 2009
Updated: Sat, Jan 31, 2009
Homeopathy: The Mechanics and Its Application for the Dairy Farm
Part 1 and 2
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jan 31, 2009
Updated: Sat, Jan 31, 2009
MILK FEVER
“It’s all about internal mineral balance!”
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jan 24, 2009
Updated: Sat, Jan 24, 2009
Raising Calves The Old, Modern Way
Learning from the “old” as we go into the future
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Jan 24, 2009
Updated: Sat, Jan 24, 2009
Dehorning Dairy Cattle With Genetics?
Looking at the economic advantages with polled dairy cattle??
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Jan 9, 2009
Updated: Fri, Jan 9, 2009
Crop Rotation on Organic Farms: A Planning Manual
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, Jan 1, 2009
Updated: Thu, Jan 1, 2009
Make Your own Herbal Tinctures!
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Nov 1, 2008
Updated: Sat, Nov 1, 2008
(Almost) Year Round Grazing in the Northeast
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Aug 9, 2008
Updated: Sat, Aug 9, 2008
Strategies for extending the grazing season
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Aug 1, 2008
Updated: Fri, Aug 1, 2008
Molasses Makes Milk and Money! An Alternative to High-priced Grain
Forage & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jul 29, 2008
Updated: Tue, Jul 29, 2008
Vaccination of Organic Livestock
Goals and strategies for a first rate vaccination program
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jul 21, 2008
Updated: Mon, Jul 21, 2008
Maximizing Milk On Homegrown Forages And Grains
Production Resources | Forages & Grains
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, May 15, 2008
Updated: Thu, May 15, 2008
Ecological Control of Pasture Flies
Posted: to Organic Production on Thu, May 1, 2008
Updated: Thu, May 1, 2008
The Use of Rotational Grazing And Two Herbal Treatments To Control Parasitism In Sheep And Goats
RESEARCH & EDUCTION
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Mar 14, 2008
Updated: Fri, Mar 14, 2008
Diversifying Forages at the Stoltzfus Farm, Whitesville, NY: A Follow-Up
ORGANIC PRODUCTION: FORAGES
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Mar 8, 2008
Updated: Sat, Mar 8, 2008
Other Resources
Posted: to Organic Production on Tue, Jan 1, 2008
Updated: Tue, Jan 1, 2008
Making the Leap to Organic Dairy Production
Posted: to Organic Production on Sat, Dec 1, 2007
Updated: Sat, Dec 1, 2007
Choosing Grassfed
By Jo Robinson
Posted: to Organic Production on Fri, Nov 1, 2002
Updated: Fri, Nov 1, 2002
Butterfat & Pasture
By Bill Casey
Posted: to Organic Production on Mon, Jul 1, 2002
Updated: Mon, Jul 1, 2002