Researchers: Health care and child care hold back family farms
Ohio State University researchers spoke to farm families all over the country to find how exactly health care and child care needs hold back young farmers.
July starts with falling corn prices
By Mike Roberts
Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia TechBLACKSBURG, Va. -- Corn on the Chicago Board of Trade finished limit down again July 7, with the...
Pa. Congressman gets top spot in House Ag Committee
Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson was elected as the top Republican in the House Agriculture Committee.
Global feed tonnage reaches record 873 million
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The world's feed production has reached an estimated 873 million metric tons, according to a global survey commissioned by Alltech. Conducted through Alltech's regional managers, the survey assessed the tonnage of 132 countries and all species.
Cellulosic ethanol makes a stand
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. - When Americans think ethanol, they think corn. But corn isn't the only way to get ethanol.
Roundup of 4-H news for Oct. 20, 2022
Pennsylvania 4-H recently inducted a new team of state project ambassadors. Team members officially started their terms Oct. 8
Donations arrive from Indianapolis for farmers, pet owners affected by train derailment
In all, 17 tons of feed, hay, straw and supplies were delivered to Kaylee Ball and Chase Brown’s farm to be donated to those in need.
Pennsylvania to enforce new kennel requirements
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- When strict new requirements for cage size, exercise and flooring standards went into effect for commercial dog kennels in Pennsylvania Oct....
Vocal minority passed Florida hog legislation
Agriculture lost its voice in the recent Florida ballot issue to prohibit the use of gestation stalls for sows.
Pig show at Ohio State Fair offers show-ring experience to disabled youth
The Breaking Boundaries Pig Show gave five participants with disabilities the opportunity to care for and show pigs in front of a state fair audience.
