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Year of the Woman Farmer: Generations of Women at Kayhart Brothers Dairy
Pat Kayhart never planned on running a dairy farm. “We met at college, and I never thought for a minute that I was going to become a farmer,” Pat says. “And after Lee got hurt, he said to me, ‘It’s all I know, it’s all I love, Pat. Put on your barn boots, you’re farming. We have a mortgage, children to raise, debt to pay.’ And I drove tractor, I fed cows, I fed calves. I don’t know what I didn’t do.”
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Year of the Woman Farmer: Generations of Women at Kayhart Brothers Dairy
Pat Kayhart never planned on running a dairy farm. “We met at college, and I never thought for a minute that I was going to become a farmer,” Pat says. “And after Lee got hurt, he said to me, ‘It’s all I know, it’s all I love, Pat. Put on your barn boots, you’re farming. We have a mortgage, children to raise, debt to pay.’ And I drove tractor, I fed cows, I fed calves. I don’t know what I didn’t do.”
Heat Stress Can Be Taxing: Nutritional Strategies for Dairy Herds
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...
McKnight’s River Breeze Farm: Diversification Key To Growth for a 100+ Year-Old Dairy
In the heart of the North Country in Chase Mills, New York, McKnight's River Breeze Farm stands as a testament to the benefits of diversified agriculture. The farm dates back to 1885 and is managed by husband-and-wife team Mary Lou and Stephen McKnight, their eldest...
Do High Acetic Acid Levels Affect Dry Matter Intake in Dairy Cows?
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...
Over 20 Years of Partnership: Honoring the Farmers of the Northeast
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 farmers:...
Year of the Woman Farmer: A Conversation with Erica Hermonot of Fairholm Farm
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 1920,...