New corn nitrogen rate recommendations
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- With substantial increases in the prices of fertilizer nitrogen (N), farmers are encouraged to re-evaluate their N rates for corn...
How do you protect livestock and pets if disaster strikes? Learn here
HARRISBURG, Pa. - It is difficult to ignore the recent tsunami devastation headlining the media. That disaster raises the question: What can be done in our own country, state, county and town to protect our animals in the event of a natural or manmade disaster?
Webinars teach responsible use of antibiotics in farm animals
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Ag industry produces the safest food in the world. However, drug residues in beef are drawing increased scrutiny from the...
Canadian ambassador leads delegation to discuss Pennsylvania trade relations
HARRISBURG, Pa., - Pennsylvania agriculture officials were hosts for a delegation of Canadian leaders seeking to maintain and improve trade relations.
Coming home
JERUSALEM, Ohio - When I went to bed that first night in our new country house, I could barely choke back the tears.
FSR to induct hall of fame nominees
The Farm Science Review Hall of Fame will welcome its 24th class of inductees at the Vice President's Luncheon Sept. 17 during the 2013 review.
Long-range gap remains for Social Security
The Social Security program continues to be substantially underfinanced.
Court reopens Canadian border
SALEM, Ohio - The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower court's injunction, reopening the Canadian border to live cattle and ruminant shipments July 14.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau welcomes visitors at Pa. Farm Show
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau will host a variety of activities, including kid-friendly events, in its exhibit area at the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show from Jan. 4-11 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
Don’t skip soybean aphid scouting despite low appearance numbers
The presence of the soybean aphid marks the third year it has been found in Ohio, and each season has brought more questions rather than answers in the challenge to effectively control the insect.