NMPF: Time to change dairy policy; Need margin protection, F.O. reform
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Milk Producers Federation's board of directors have agreed to move forward with pushing a variety of changes in federal...
Propane can be a viable option for farms, including farm vehicles
If you think propane is limited to your backyard grill, your little hand-held torch or the tow motors at a factory — think again.
Pa. maple syrup production falls
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s 2010 maple syrup production is estimated at 54,000 gallons, down 41 percent from last year’s production of 92,000 gallons. The...
Pa. dairyman goes high tech with robotic milkers and digesters
By DARRIN YOUKER
Contributing Writer
BETHEL, Pa. — Ralph Moyer is uncertain what the future may hold for his Pennsylvania dairy farm. His grown children are...
Hay tagging system gives grower, end user future possibilities
The complete cost for the Hayboss G2 system will cost around $15,300.
Stark County couple working to keep farming in the family
The future of the Wentling farm lies in the hands of the next generation.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 17, 2010
COLUMBUS -- Kayla Hinds, an 11-year member of the Kids & Critters and Thunder Valley Pioneers 4-H clubs, was one of 59 4-H'ers were...
Marcellus shale boom making its way to Ohio? Only time will tell the story
Ohio seems to be trailing Pennsylvania in the number of permits issued for Marcellus shale gas wells.
Plans detailed for Ag Progress Days
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The 2010 edition of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days exposition will take place Aug. 17-19, and organizers are planning a...
Cheese means tourism, local dollars
This is the sidebar to a larger feature on the family-owned cheese businesses in east central Ohio. To read the feature, and view the...
