Returning to the “roots” of agriculture could help current problems
Some of today’s young farmers are adopting methods such as using no-till practices and fertilizing with manure in an attempt to build carbon levels in soil.
Dairy graziers challenged to keep eye on genetics
Dairy graziers learn about how genetics and genomic testing can improve their herd.
Eating a variety of foods can be good or bad, depending on what’s part...
Consuming many different foods offers many more nutrients than only one food contains.
Tim Mealey — Jan. 26, 2015
Tim Mealey shared this photo of his sons and daughter. They're happy that the oldest brother bagged a deer with his Christmas gift.
Cattlemen: Beef up basic management practices
Lower corn prices, improved pasture conditions, smaller beef cow herds and increased domestic demand combined to help beef cattle producers experience record prices for beef this year.
Tractor square dancers create unique Star at Pa. Farm Show (video)
Two antique tractor square dance clubs joined to create a 16-tractor Star during the 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show. (Video)
Phone scams continue to be a serious threat
WASHINGTON — Phone scams remain on IRS "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for the 2015 filing season.
Taste NY vending machines premiere at rest areas
ALBANY, N.Y. — Taste NY vending machines are now fully operational at the Clifton Park Rest Area on Interstate 87 north of Albany, and at the Broome Gateway Rest Area, located between the Pennsylvania state line and Exit 1 on Interstate 81 in Broome County.
Tax filing on the farm: Tips for 2015
An ag tax law expert offers advice on tax code changes in 2015 — and how farmers can take advantage of them.
Will miscanthus crop live up to the promises?
Energy crop draws mixed reactions among area farmers.
