Farmers, watch for early insect pests
COLUMBUS -- This warm spring weather may be suitable for planting, but it's also ideal for pest development."This is the time when we like...
Michigan aligns cattle TB rules with U.S. regs
Michigan cattle must have electronic ID before they may move from a farm.
USDA providing weekly organic summary report
WASHINGTON -- USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is now publishing the National Fruit and Vegetable Organic Summary.Available free every Tuesday at www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvworganic.pdf, the new...
Newest apples for N.Y. growers only
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Apple varieties developed by Cornell are grown around the world, but the newest releases will be New York state exclusives.Cornell has...
Pa. fire department rescues life of Erie County farmer trapped in bin
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The proper response to farm emergencies is often a bit different than that to other crises, and Penn State’s College...
Daylong rural summit planned near St. Louis
WASHINGTON -- The Obama Administration will host a National Summit of Rural America: A Dialogue for Renewing Promise. The daylong event will take place...
Out-of-State Lake Erie Bass poachers nabbed
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Three Tennessee men and three Georgia men could pay a hefty price for poaching activities on Lake Erie, according to...
Harrison Co.conservation levy fails
CADIZ, Ohio — The third time was not the charm for the Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District, as it went for another try...
Workshop for landowners interested in gas leasing and exploration in the Marcellus Shale
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Penn State Cooperative Extension will be holding a workshop, “Marcellus Shale – Natural Gas and You” May 20 at the...
Predictions may not enough when it comes to soybean aphids this summer
WOOSTER, Ohio — Lower populations of the soybean aphid might be in store for growers this growing season, but based on last year’s unusual...
