USDA: Farmers shifting some acres to soybeans in ’08
WASHINGTON — On the heels of last year’s record-high corn production, U.S. farmers intend to plant 8 percent fewer corn acres in 2008.
That’s according...
Mexico to import US breeding cattle
WASHINGTON — Mexico has agreed to allow importation of breeding cattle from the United States and Canada effective March 28, Agriculture Secretary Edward Schafer...
Toledo Metroparks acquire 959 acres on Lake Erie shore for $6 million
TOLEDO — The board of park commissioners, governing body of Metroparks of the Toledo Area, voted March 26 to purchase six parcels of land...
Egyptian pyramids required brute strength and smart construction
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Aztecs, Mayans and ancient Egyptians were three very different civilizations with one very large similarity: pyramids.
However, of these...
Organic cropping systems can keep up with the big boys
MADISON, Wis. — Can organic cropping systems be as productive as conventional systems?
The answer is an unqualified, “Yes” for alfalfa or wheat and...
Pollution from coal mining is hazardous
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Pollution from coal mining may have a negative impact on public health in mining communities, according to data analyzed in a...
Food prices on the rise in ’08: Shoppers dig deeper to fill pantries
WASHINGTON — Retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the first quarter of 2008, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket...
Holstein tops Daffodil Dairy Sale at $3,500
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The 34th Daffodil Dairy Sale reached a record high sale average of $2,049.41 per head on the 46 head sold March...
Task force tackles the future of ag
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. — The Future of Ag Task Force met at the Penn State Cooperative Extension office to review the activities of Ag...
Restaurant entrepreneur steals the show at Sustainable Ag Day event
PITTSFIELD, Pa. — Sustainable Ag Day in Warren County received high marks by the day’s participants. People came to learn and the speakers did...
