For the love of the Guernsey breed
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Although every dairy farm is unique, some may consider Ealy's Highland Farm in Mercer County, Pa., to be even more out...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of August 13, 2009
MILLERSBURG, Ohio — Four members of the West Holmes FFA, Cynthia Bunch, Victoria Carpenter, Derek Reutter and Kiersten Sigler, attended Ohio Leadership Camp.
Members...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of August 13, 2009
JEFFERSON, Ohio — Stephanie Mason was selected to represent Ashtabula County at State 4-H Leadership Camp at 4-H Camp Ohio July 13-17.
The...
Gypsy moth defoliates 44,282 acres in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gypsy moth defoliated 44,282 acres of state, federal and private forestland in West Virginia in 2009, down from nearly 81,308 acres...
Study: Higher pathogen loads in honey bees affected by colony collapse disorder
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Honey bees in colonies affected by colony collapse disorder have higher levels of pathogens -- and are co-infected with a...
Senate bill would boost dairy support price even higher
Additional help may be on the way for dairy farmers.
Jefferson Co. tour shows importance of environmental stewardship
The Jefferson Soil and Conservation District shows how it is trying to protect the planet.
New device fights the spread of Lyme disease
WASHINGTON — A device called the “4-poster” Deer Treatment Bait Station, developed and patented by scientists with the Agricultural Research Service, was highly effective...
Dairyman begins cheese business with help from extension program
Penn State’s Agricultural Entrepreneurship program is helping small farm owners succeed, even in today’s economy.
Basic cheese making workshop set
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- Enhance your dairy operation with a farmstead cheese business with the aid of an Ohio State University Extension's "Hands-on Basic Cheese...
