Pennsylvania is finally free of bird flu
Pennsylvania was recognized by the World Animal Health Organization as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Aug. 30.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro secures methane detectors for Rustic Ridge community
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that combustible gas detectors had been secured for the Rustic Ridge neighborhood in Plum Borough following an explosion.
ATV and chainsaw safety webinars scheduled
Two webinars on equipment and rural roadway safety will be held Sept. 18 during National Farm Safety and Health Week.
One-day workshop to teach sheep nutrition
Upcoming Penn State Extension workshops are aimed at teaching sheep producers how to formulate rations using computer software.
Allentown Fair hands out scholarships to four students
The Great Allentown Fair Foundation announced its scholarship awards to students for their 2023-2024 academic year.
USDA invests $65 million in conservation grants for private lands
The USDA recently announced new funding to go toward natural resource conservation and CIG On-Farm Trials.
Discount available for dairy producers interested in Spanish language course
The Center for Dairy Excellence is offering dairy farmers a $100 discount off courses prices to learn Spanish.
Roundup of FFA news for Sept. 7, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Northwestern-Wayne FFA and Zane Trace FFA.
Reader: The health benefits of milk have been misrepresented for a long time
Retired dairy farmer, Jim Crawford, wrote in to share his thoughts on the misrepresentation of milk's nutritional benefits over the years.
Has natural gas production peaked in Appalachian Basin?
According to a new report, the natural gas industry in the Appalachian Basin hit peak production in 2022, and it won't be equaled again for decades.
