Burning issue of forest management
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments forrest management issues.
Watch no-till corn for fungal disease
Corn growers who use no-till or minimal tillage practices face potential disease problems this growing season.
Judge rules beef checkoff is unconstitutional, unenforceable
An injunction calls for the end to checkoff collections beginning July 15.
Unkefers sell feed business to Agland
The farm cooperative will sell Purina Mills feeds effective July 1.
Becoming a master of conservation
Modeled after similar master gardener programs, the program is specifically for those interested in conservation and environmental issues.
Livestock dealer faces charges for unpaid purchases totaling $90,000
The dealer allegedly failed to make prompt payments for livestock purchases and did not have full records of transactions.
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.
Historic oak tree in Maryland leaves deep roots
Since its beginning in the 1500s, the Wye oak tree saw the birth of a nation and survived countless thunderstorms, tornadoes and diseases, but was toppled by high winds June 6.
Military brigade at Fort Laurens State Memorial
Fort Laurens State Memorial will host its annual Encampment of the Brigade of the American Revolution, June 22-23.
New focus on agriculture leads to exploration of new partnerships
The Nature Conservancy is embracing agriculture as a new priority and is seeking new partnerships in this area.
