Pennsylvania’s 97th Farm Show offers new attractions and returning favorites
The eight-day show, held in Harrisburg, Pa., is themed, "Made in PA. It makes a difference." and features 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors.
The Civil War helped shape today’s media
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Just as the Civil War helped reshape the U.S. militarily, new technologies and a growing demand for information during the...
Sustainable food and farm conference now accepting online registration
GRANVILLE, Ohio — Registration is now open for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association’s 34th annual conference, Growing Opportunities, Cultivating Change. The conference...
Corn quality solid, despite drought
WASHINGTON -- The overall quality of the 2012 U.S. corn crop is high and improves upon last year's very good marks across a range...
Penn State collaborates to improve ag education in developing world
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is part of a $6.2 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development...
Forage conferences set at four locations
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Kicking the Hay Habit: Increasing the Profitability of Virginia's Ruminant Livestock Operations is the theme for the Virginia Forage and Grassland...
Farmers near Grand Lake St. Marys complying with nutrient plan requirement
Ohio livestock farmers near Grand Lake St. Marys commited to plans to curb nutrient runoff from their farms.
Centenarians: They were alive when the Titanic sank
WASHINGTON -- If you want to live to be 100, it helps if you're a female.
The 2010 Census counted 53,364 people age 100 and...
Bio-fuel vehicles added to OARDC fleet
The vehicles can run on gasoline or natural gas. The OARDC is in the process of making its own compressed natural gas, with its research partner, quasar energy group.
Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?
HERSHEY, Pa. -- Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy and sprue, is receiving a lot of attention in the popular media. Part of...
