Monthly Archives: November 2009
Pennsylvania’s solar capacity doubles under solar rebate program
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The new Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program is performing better than expected and has helped to double the state's solar generating capacity...
Modified crops can reveal the hidden cost of resistance
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Genetically modified squash plants that are resistant to a debilitating viral disease become more vulnerable to a fatal bacterial infection,...
Crop producers should look to soil tests
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Crop producers may have shied away from making phosphorus or potassium applications last year due to high fertilizer prices, but don't...
Farmers say cost of health insurance is top business concern
COLUMBUS -- Both large and small farmers say that the cost of health insurance is their top business concern, according to a new report...
H1N1 flu virus in pigs — is it a big deal or not?
It's the threat of recombination of the flu virus in commercial pig populations that concerns scientists.
Operation Evergreen in full swing
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio -- Ohio Christmas tree growers are donating real Christmas trees as part of Operation Evergreen sponsored by the Ohio Christmas Tree Association...
One more day to enter the Farm and Dairy photo contest
Attention shutterbugs! Have you ever wanted to shoot a cover photo? Well, Farm and Dairy is offering you that chance. We are conducting a...
