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Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

Deborah Jeanne Sergeant writes for the American Agriculturist from central New York.

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A tractor spraying a field

The dollars and cents of high-tech spraying The dollars and cents of high-tech spraying

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Jan 25, 2024

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A tractor crossing a dirt path at an orchard

Dr. Pepper and farming: A supply chain story Dr. Pepper and farming: A supply chain story

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Jan 22, 2024

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An irrigation system spraying a field of crops

Irrigating corn pays off on New York farm

Irrigating corn pays off on New York farm

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Brian Freese standing behind a podium speaking into a microphone

Farm Operations

Stay safe during grain harvest

Stay safe during grain harvest

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Close-up of a seed-corn maggot

Integrated Pest Management targets seed-corn maggot

Integrated Pest Management targets seed-corn maggot

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Sukup Mixed Flow grain dryer and elevator

Farming Equipment

When it comes to grain dryers, size matters

When it comes to grain dryers, size matters

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Junco Brewing Co. is housed in a former dairy barn

Old barn reborn as brewery

Old barn reborn as brewery

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Christopher Cappetta, the chief financial officer for Harris Seeds

Harris Seeds thrives on change

Harris Seeds thrives on change

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Callan Space talking with mic

Make adjustments after disruptions

Make adjustments after disruptions

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

harvest crew at Harnish Farms gathers together after this year’s tobacco harvest

Reflections on 2022, plans for 2023

Reflections on 2022, plans for 2023

byChris Torres, Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

Flying utility drone spraying pesticide over a corn field

Conservation & Sustainability

Future of ag, as seen through an investor’s eyes

Future of ag, as seen through an investor’s eyes

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Horse Barn at Alasa Farms in North Rose, N.Y.

Alasa Farms preserves barns, rescues animals

Alasa Farms preserves barns, rescues animals

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Palmer amaranth

Weed resistance a growing problem in N.Y.

Weed resistance a growing problem in N.Y.

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

hand holding smartphone with the words Farm Loans on the screen

Need a loan? Remember the basics

Need a loan? Remember the basics

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Staff at Williams Farms sort potatoes

Farmers optimistic despite rising costs

Farmers optimistic despite rising costs

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byChris Torres, Jennifer Kieland 1 more

Restored sheep barn on the former Bellwood Farms in Geneva, N.Y.

Former sheep barn has old-world charm

Former sheep barn has old-world charm

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Ron Alverson

Biofuels offer unique opportunities

Biofuels offer unique opportunities

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Tom Sutter of LandPro Equipment spoke on late-season fungicide application at the 2021 crop tour

Applying fungicide on corn? Do it with care

Applying fungicide on corn? Do it with care

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

aerial of Rodale Institute

Organic no-till is elusive, but study shows promise

Organic no-till is elusive, but study shows promise

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Troy Rice speaking

Think ‘lean’ to make more green

Think ‘lean’ to make more green

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

hemp fiber

Thinking of hemp? Be cautious and have a market

Thinking of hemp? Be cautious and have a market

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

JACO FlowPro 2.0 digital tire inflator with pressure gauge

7 gifts under $200 for the farmers in your life

7 gifts under $200 for the farmers in your life

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Adults and children ride the cow train at Long Acre Farms in Macedon, N.Y.

New York farmers adapt agritourism plans for fall

New York farmers adapt agritourism plans for fall

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Robert “Bobcat” Bonagura and Allan Gandelman hold up a basket of fresh produce

Main Street Farms finds success through partnership

Main Street Farms finds success through partnership

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

A handmade sign points toward pick-your-own strawberries

Farmers focus on direct marketing amid COVID-19

Farmers focus on direct marketing amid COVID-19

byChris Torres, Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

Coronavirus illustration

Farm Operations

What Northeast farmers are saying about COVID-19

What Northeast farmers are saying about COVID-19

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byChris Torres, Deborah Jeanne Sergeantand 2 more

Dropcopter’s drones spread pollen 10 feet over a tree canopy

Farming Equipment

Dropcopter creates buzz with pollinating drones

Dropcopter creates buzz with pollinating drones

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

Close up of tire track in soybean field

Farming Equipment

Conquer your compaction issues through prevention

Conquer your compaction issues through prevention

byDeborah Jeanne Sergeant

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