Pa. farm’s Cleantech manure facility to be first of its kind
The new on-site livestock waste treatment system will also produce renewable energy by combusting the biomass in Kreider Farms' dairy and poultry waste.
Renewable energy policy focus of Ohio’s 25x’25 conference
COLUMBUS -- Farmers, scientists, environmentalists and industry and government leaders will take the next collaborative step in creating renewable energy policy at Energy Connections...
No need to cry over tainted milk
Despite the problems with milk in China, the U.S. dairy supply is safe.
URBANA, Ill. — Problems such as those experienced with China’s milk...
Online booklet helps eliminate bad apples when preserving
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Pennsylvania is the fourth-largest producer of apples in the U.S., and since many Pennsylvanians will be taking advantage of this...
Milk transport system demonstrated
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For more than two years, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture researchers have been heading up a project aimed at improving food safety and defense measures associated with bulk milk transport.
Your clicks can benefit FFA
CAMDEN, N.J. -- Fall signals harvest season across the country. This year it also marks the kick-off of a national campaign to help support...
Ohio program: New cooperative targets farmers’ markets
PIKETON, Ohio — A new statewide cooperative has formed to address the business needs of farmers’ markets while raising their visibility with consumers interested...
No more livestock? Close manure storage carefully
Producers can convert earthen manure storage structures into ponds, pastures or cropland, but it takes planning.
Calves attacked on Pa. farm
SALEM, Ohio -- Three newborn Holstein calves have been skinned alive at a farm in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
During the past several weeks, farmer...
Ohio receives $99,000 grant to help farmers’ markets
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio farmers' markets and their vendors looking to boost their marketing efforts in providing fresh, local foods to consumers will receive...
