Cattleman finds perfect combination
Dave Noll thinks about expected progeny differences and corn gluten and how many round bales he needs to get through winter. He builds fence and drives tractors and vaccinates cows. It's the stuff that farming is made of.
Pa. farmer earns American Farm Bureau Federation’s highest honor
SAN ANTONIO -- The American Farm Bureau Federation presented its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to Keith Eckel from Pennsylvania and former Rep....
Boccieri named to House ag committee
WASHINGTON -- U. S. Rep. John Boccieri, D-Alliance, has been appointed to the agriculture committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The House Committee...
Told you so: Brother’s advice shown to be right on inaugural wardrobe
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Imagine Penn State President Graham Spanier giving Barack Obama advice on what to wear at his inauguration as America's 44th...
USDA to delve into soybean allegations
ST. LOUIS -- The USDA plans to audit and, as appropriate, investigate the National Soybean Checkoff Program, according to the American Soybean Association.The decision...
Champion lamb selected at Farm Show
HARRISBURG -- Samantha Adams of Bedford, Pa., took home the grand champion banner in the junior market lamb show Jan. 11 at the Pennsylvania...
Survey reveals retail food prices drop slightly in last quarter of 2008
WASHINGTON -- Retail food prices at the supermarket decreased slightly in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation...
USDA issues final COOL rule
WASHINGTON — The USDA is releasing details of the final regulation for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program required by the 2002...
Some guidance on selecting corn hybrids
By PETER THOMISON
One of the most important management decisions a corn grower makes each year is the selection of corn hybrids for spring planting....
Organization celebrates 30th anniversary of farmers’ protest
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The American Agriculture Movement completed its 30th Annual Convention in Oklahoma City where the organization celebrated the 30th anniversary of the...
