New York renews farm protection
New York has $20.5 million available for farmland protection efforts, the first time in five years the grant program has been offered.
Nearly half of America’s youth population is a minority
Diversity is increasing among America’s youth because of unprecedented population increases of minority children, particularly Hispanic, as well as a significant decline in the number of non-Hispanic white children.
Heritage Cooperative to build ag campus and research farm in Marysville
Heritage Cooperative broke ground on a major agriculture campus and research farm in Marysville, Ohio, to serve its customers in the community and provide space for educational sites and test plots.
Energy independence is at the top of the list at Pa. oil and...
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pennsylvania is moving in the right direction — that was the feeling speakers shared at the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas...
Pa. oil and gas conference: Severance tax and legislation are big topics
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pennsylvania is facing an oil and gas fight over a possible severance tax and legislation regarding minimum royalty payments.
The Pennsylvania Independent...
Biodiesel producers say reduced RFS is hurting business
Survey finds nearly six in ten biodiesel producers have idled production
Pasture walk to feature grass-fed beef
WERNERSVILLE, Pa. — Lancaster County Graziers and Pennsylvania Certified Organic will hold a pasture walk June 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Forrest Stricker’s...
Farm Science Review to move antique tractor displays
Antique tractors will be moved to the plot areas, allowing more space for commercial exhibits.
Spring planting requires increased focus on safety
As spring planting heats up, remember to be safe.
Gardening boom: One in 3 U.S. households is now growing food
Near 36 million American households are growing food in a garden — the highest level of food gardening in more than a decade
