Federal order milk price increase takes effect
A new pricing formula for milk used to make cheese took effect April 1, despite a last-minute effort to get a court to stop the hike.
Forest fragmentation may increase Lyme disease risk
Lyme disease incidence is rising in the United States, and is far more common than West Nile fever.
Online seminar looks at Pa.’s history, future
A new online seminar looks critically at the history of Pennsylvania.
Penn State working on wild horse contraception
Penn State researchers working on a contraceptive device to be used with wild horses in the western United States say their work looks promising.
Red maples are taking over Pa. forests
Economically important species such as red oaks are not regenerating.
Twin row corn production catching on
Interest in twin row corn is surging and the system may offer some agronomic and financial benefits.
USDA ready to help farmers wind through ‘mega regulation’
USDA announces key signup dates for farm bill crop and other disaster programs.
Use tractors, equipment to save fuel
Get the most work from each gallon of fuel you use.
Family defeated in milk checkoff lawsuit
A U.S. district court judge ruled March 24 the milk checkoff is constitutional.
Geraniums wither under terrorism quarantine
The introduction of Ralstonia, a disease on the USDA's top hazardous pathogen list, is thought to be unintentional.
