Geneticist explains data use in herd mating selections
Beef cattle producers can use Expected Progeny Differences to help in their decision-making about herd matings.
West Virginia to name new state park
Gov. Jim Justice announced Aug. 6 that he was sending a bill to the West Virginia Legislature to designate Summersville Lake State Park as the state's 36th state park.
EPA directs $14.3M to Pennsylvania to improve water quality
Through EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program, $14.3 million in grants directed to Pennsylvania, with 60% of the funds going directly to Pennsylvania farmers.
Redding visits Fayette County farm participating in state nutrition program
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich visited the market at Duda’s Farm in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley launches program to help caregivers of special needs...
Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley is launching Sophia's Gift, a multi-part family trust project to help caregivers establish a care system for an adult child with special needs.
Pennsylvania conservationists recognized at annual conference
Several conservationists were recognized during the awards luncheon at the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts' annual conference on July 19, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Beaver Creek offers weekend programs throughout August
The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will be offering a variety of opportunities on weekends in August to get out and learn about nature.
Shoot for free in Ohio, Aug. 19
The ODNR and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are partnering to host Free Range Day at five of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges on Aug. 19.
New species of ramp found in Pennsylvania
The presence of a second species of ramp, Allium burdickii — commonly known as narrow-leaved wild leek — has been documented in southwest Pennsylvania.
Precision tech allows early diagnosis of calf pneumonia
Monitoring dairy calves with precision technologies based on the "internet of things," leads to the earlier diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease.
