Organic Farmers: We Need You!
Foreign organic grains for animal feeds are invading the US, retarding the growth of domestic organic grain production and raising consumer doubts about the quality and efficacy of organic feeds...
View ArticleNon-GMO, Certified Organic, and Beyond
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably already aware that there is widespread label confusion in the “organic and all natural” segments of the feed industry. In fact, people often ask us here at...
View ArticleNew Country Organics’ Beginner’s Guide for Raising Chicks
Getting chicks for the first time is a very exciting experience. After all, who wouldn’t want to have such an adorable and lovable creature? While chicks may be cute and are certainly a great segue...
View ArticleParasite Management Notes
For anyone reading this, you can view our live streamed presentation on our Facebook page at this link: Parasite Management Live Stream We will begin posting our notes in our blog for participants to...
View ArticleDHIR Milk Test
On January 6, 2018, Karen Torrence gave a presentation on DHIR Milk Test at our Waynesboro location that covered the following information: The American Dairy Goat Association’s DHIR stands for Dairy...
View ArticleSoil Health with Timac Agro: Supplements for Organic Farms and Gardens
This Live Stream will begin on Saturday, January 13 at 10 a.m. and can be accessed here: Live Stream with Timac Agro’s Jonathan Mayo Jonathan Mayo will be presenting at New Country Organics on...
View ArticleNCO Tips for Birthing Season
Even farmers with 10+ years experience can be caught by surprise when birthing season arrives. In some cases, you may not even know the animal is pregnant until contractions begin. For this reason, it...
View ArticleCalcium and Phosphorus: Why is there a 2:1 ratio?
We get a fair amount of questions regarding mineral ratios, particularly that of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) in ruminants. New Country Organics follows the National Research Council’s...
View ArticleFatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome
Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome (FLHS) is a condition that affects the liver and abdominal cavity of poultry and is typically seen in high-producing laying hens. FLHS occurs when high-energy diets are...
View ArticleWater: The #1 Forgotten Nutrient
For anyone who has attended our livestock classes, the importance of water is undoubtedly the most stressed point, as it is the most forgotten nutrient in all livestock operations. Good quality water...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About Glyphosate
In one year alone, up to 287 million pounds of glyphosate herbicides have been sprayed on crops in our country. The USDA allows up to 400ppm of this chemical compound in finished livestock feed—that’s...
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