by Phoenix Feeds Staff | Jul 7, 2026 | Dairy, Feed & Forage Management, Nutritionist's Picks
The summer heat comes around every year, whether we like it or not, and it requires preparation and action to help our animals cope. We all know about heat stress, but what is it exactly? Heat stress occurs when the total heat gain (combined effects of environmental...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | May 22, 2026 | Dairy, Feed & Forage Management
By Ray McLaughlin, Account Manager, Novonesis Over the years, I have been asked about high acetic acid levels in corn silage and the effects on dry matter intake. Acetic acid has strong antifungal properties, so its presence in your silage can help to reduce mold and...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | May 2, 2026 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight, Phoenix News
Over 4,500 dairy farms across the Northeast produce billions of pounds of milk each year. They’re a vital part of the local economy and food system. For over two decades, Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition has had the privilege of serving many of these hardworking...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | Apr 24, 2026 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight
The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, shining a light on the women who play a vital role in agriculture. Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing the stories of women in ag throughout the Northeast. Established in...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | Apr 24, 2026 | Dairy, Farmer Spotlight
“I’ve been farming for as long as I can remember,” says Erica Hermonot. “This farm was passed down from my great-grandparents to my grandparents, my parents, and now to me and my family.”For more than a century, Fairholm Farm in Woodstock, Connecticut, has been shaped...
