Fourteen Pennsylvania counties remain in drought emergency
Pa. Gov. Mark Schweiker recently lifted the drought emergency for six counties and restored 14 other counties to normal status.
On-farm environmental reviews decrease farmers’ liability
Kenny Oberholtzer volunteered his farm, located in Ashland, Ohio, for an on-farm assessment and environmental review, a growing trend for livestock farmers throughout the country.
What are the impacts of ethanol subsidies?
Ethanol has received tax breaks since the mid-1970s and yet still remains unable to compete economically with gasoline without tax breaks. A new study hopes to find out if subsidies help farmers and consumers alike.
Pa. bill amends state’s right-to-farm law
An amendment to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Farm act, currently stuck in a House committee, would hold local officials financially responsible for adopting illegal ordinances restricting farm size.
Wheat woes: Ohio crop is shrinking
Wheat production in Ohio has been in a steady decline since 1996.
Pennsylvania vegetable farm sprouts success
Leaving behind careers and college degrees, Art and Larry King went back to their family's roots in 1992 and took over the vegetable farm their father started in the early 1940s.
Williamsburg coverlets exhibition includes collection of Pa. couple
Colonial Williamsburg's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum will display an exhibition of bed coverlets from the private collection of Foster and Muriel McCarl of Beaver Falls, Pa.
Thinking like a cow: Spying on animals may be profitable
Researcher detectives determine what's affecting the animal's welfare and find ways to improve the environment so the animal is more comfortable and, therefore, more productive.
Avon hosts annual Aunt Teak, Uncle Junque sales in June
Avon's city-wide Aunt Teak and Uncle Junque yard sales will be held June 22-23.
Dinner will feature Mahoning Valley treasures
Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host its 127th annual meeting and dinner June 18 to show artifacts from the society's permanent collection.
