Marcellus and Utica shale: May appears to be busy month for permitting
The photo is a shot of Washington County, Pennsylvania. A compressor station that services several Marcellus shale wells is located near the rear of some farms.
USDA makes changes to Ohio River Basin and Chesapeake Bay CREP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently finalized changes to the provisions of the Ohio River Basin Conservation Reserve Enhancement Programs (CREP) administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Spangler finds sweet success with Ohio’s farmers
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Dum Dums, the iconic candy treats made by the Spangler Candy Company in Bryan, Ohio, were originated nearly 90 years ago....
Over-the-counter foggers ineffective against bedbugs, researchers say
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University entomologists have found that over-the-counter foggers or "bug bombs" commonly used by consumers are not effective at killing...
Extension summer series focuses on shale gas options
(Editor's note: 6/25/12: This series has been canceled.)
PITTSBURGH -- Penn State Extension is offering the series "Allegheny County Shale Gas Summer Series: Beyond Marcellus"...
U.S. Senate introduces egg housing legislation backed by HSUS/UEP
WOOSTER, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation May 24 designed to increase the cage space given to egg-laying hens.
The bill, Senate...
McDonald’s, Kroger pledge to buy only crate-free pork
Decisions spurs mixed reaction among farm organizations.
USDA issues order: Five county FSA offices to close in Ohio and seven...
The USDA issued this map of the offices that will be closing.
Is an adult child responsible for a parent’s nursing home costs?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Can an adult be held responsible for a parent's medical bills? In Pennsylvania, the answer is yes, according to a...
Urban and rural: Congresswoman takes time to hear from both sides
BURTON, Ohio — Connecting the urban side and the rural side of the farm bill isn’t going to be easy. Throw in the differing...
