Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops

The University of New Hampshire dairy and livestock specialists are looking for farmers interested in the following program: Improving dairy and li... Learn More

As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stress in dairy cattle. Cows that are heat stressed are less productive, costing you money over ... Learn More

Checking your corn to see if it’s likely to have enough nitrogen for the remainder of the season is a good idea any year, but it’s likely to be especi... Learn More

Hot days are upon us here in New Hampshire, and just like you, your livestock need a break from the sun too. Providing shade doesn’t just make animals... Learn More

The University of New Hampshire now offers a free Meat Processing and Food Safety Certificate program, funded by the New Hampshire Department of Agric... Learn More

A dairy herd's fat and protein milk contents can be used as indicators of overall health. Learn More

Waiting until calves are at least 14 days of age before transporting them will likely pay off from an overall health and performance perspective. Learn More

Katrina Klobucher has joined UNH Extension’s Food & Agriculture Team, and Belknap County as the new Livestock Production Field Specialist, effective A... Learn More

The 2023 production season was extremely challenging for farmers throughout the northeast. Widespread freeze events in February and May caused the gre... Learn More

You would like to get started in farming, now what? Whether you have open land, forested land or leased land, there are many factors to consider befor... Learn More