Ohio ag delegation hopes to learn high-tech tips from Israeli farmers
(Note: Farm and Dairy Editor Susan Crowell is participating in a farmer-to-farmer mission to Israel.
Salem Community Hospital sets date for annual diabetes health fair, Nov. 7
Holiday meal planning will be the topic for this year's Salem Community Hospital Diabetes Health Fair Nov. 7.
Labor study shows decrease in hired workers in northeast region
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- There were 36,000 hired workers in the Northeast II region farms during the week of Oct. 9-15. This is 1,000 workers less than a year ago. The Northeast II region includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Genetically modified varieties catch on in Brazil, to 78.5 million acres
SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Brazil's area sown with transgenic varieties in the 2011/12 harvest will be 20.9 percent greater than in the last harvest, according to the second crop biotechnology adoption monitoring report for the 2011/12 season, released recently by Celeres.
Minnesota State Fair takes precautionary measures with 4-H program
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota State Fair, in partnership with Minnesota 4-H and the Minnesota Department of Health, has canceled the remainder of...
More than $1 million in grants awarded to help Pennsylvania specialty crops
Twenty Pennsylvania projects were awarded nearly $1,045,000 in federal grants to increase the visibility and market share of the state’s produce, nursery, horticultural and nut products.
New product manages reproduction in sheep
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration approved EAZI-Breed Controlled Intravaginal Drug Release Sheep Insert (progesterone solid matrix) for induction of estrus in ewes...
Apply manure carefully during winter
During the past several years, manure nutrient recycling has come under scrutiny, particularly when applied on frozen or snow-covered ground.
Concern grows over late blight spreading to plants in Buckeye State
COLUMBUS — Late blight was confirmed in Pennsylvania and Kentucky in late May, generating concerns that this devastating disease of tomato and potato may...
Holstein Foundation seeks donations
Contributions to the fund drive will be accepted until March 15.
