Pa. dairy industry teams with food bank to get milk to those who need...
An innovative food bank milk distribution program, spearheaded by the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, got an assist during this year's Pennsylvania Farm Show.
At harvest, miscanthus growers hope secondary uses pay off
Federally supported energy crop competes for its place in the market.
Food safety expert to growers: ‘Keep calm and get prepared’
Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association holds sessions related to produce safety, marketing.
Wilmington Area High School: Student raffles off hard work for baby’s bills
Ty Phillips said his goal all along is to raise as much money as possible to help his teacher with gas and hospital bills.
USDA’s rules for tracking cattle could be changing again
USDA's regulations on interstate livestock disease traceability have been beneficial since going into effect in March 2013. Implementing those regulations, according to some livestock facility managers, has been “a pain in the butt."
How to test your garden’s soil
A soil test will provide information about the nutrients as well as the pH level of your garden's soil.
Horse owners: Learn the best ways to control parasites
Taking a whole-farm approach to control can cut down on deworming, save money on products that are no longer effective on your farm, help you learn which horses have natural resistance and which ones are “shedders”, and help reduce parasite resistance.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 1/17
The top stories from the week Jan. 11 through Jan. 17, 2015.
DIY natural cleaners for farm and home
Many cleaning companies have begun to offer natural versions of commercial cleansers as consumers gain eco-consciousness, but these cleaners can easily be made at home.
New Castle auctioneer named champion bid caller at Pa. Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Jeff Pennington, of New Castle, was named champion auctioneer at the 36th Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest, Jan. 14, at the 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
