Biography series features those over 100 years old
New PBS series is holding a casting call of centernarians to have their stories told on The Living Century, a new series that premiered in December.
Final organic product standards released
After months of work and 300,000 public comments, USDA has released national standards for organically grown products.
From papyri pages to the King James
Bible texts from the 1st century through the Kings James version of 1611 showcase some of the milestones of its earliest history on exhibit at the University of Michigan.
Funding available to eligible Pa. farmers
The Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Plan Grant Implementation Program is accepting applications until Dec. 29.
Heat with propane or shelled corn?
Dennis Buffington, professor of agricultural at Penn State, studies when to consider heating by burning corn.
Pork checkoff ballots reviewed
USDA announced last week that 2,000 pork checkoff referendum ballots initially declared invalid will be reviewed again at the county level to determine whether they can be counted.
Tractor certification course offered in Medina County
Medina County 4-H will present a six-class tractor certification course Jan. 13 through Feb. 17for those 14-16 who will be operating a tractor over 20-horse power.
USDA confirms dairy market loss payments
Recently approved Dairy Market Loss Assistance Payments will be made starting this week.
A new year’s wish: Common ground
Editor Susan Crowell talks about when we use the same word, "family farming."we do not all mean the same thing and about common ground.
Cuyahoga Valley farms resurrected
The Cuyahoga National Park is re-establishing farming where it was being pursued before the park was created 25 years ago. Proposals for sustainable farming operations are being accepted.
