New agreement to allow US pork, products into India for first time
The government of India has agreed to allow imports of U.S. pork and pork products into India, removing a long-standing barrier to U.S. agricultural trade.
Butter sculpture highlights 2022 farm show theme of ‘harvesting more’
Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding unveiled the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture, which highlights this year’s theme of “harvesting more.”
With conservation, what goes around comes around at Meadow View Farm
Jeff and Janet Allen aren’t shy about sharing what they’ve learned in their 30 years of running their beef cow/calf operation: Using conservation practices is good for woodlands, water and the environment as a whole. But it’s also good for the farmers.
AgChoice Farm Credit announces Growing Your Career Scholarship
The Growing Your Career Scholarships are open to students who attend an accredited college or university and major in an agricultural field.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 6, 2022
The Happy Harvesters 4-H Club had its last meeting of 2021 Dec. 12, at the First Lutheran Church of Strasburg.
USDA invests $1.2 million in climate agriculture project with Ohio State
USDA will invest $1.2M in a project with Ohio State to advance climate-smart agriculture related to efficiently irrigating and applying nutrients to crops.
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 6, 2022
The Mahoning County Extension Office will hold a greenhouse workshop Jan. 21, 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. at the office.
Pa. gearing up to take advantage of federal broadband funds
Pennsylvania is gearing up to take full advantage of federal broadband funds, at the state level, and at the regional level.
2022 Ohio agricultural fair schedule
The ODA released the official dates for the 2022 fair season, which includes Ohio's 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair.
Penn State students focus on farmers with Table Rock Markets
Not all farmers like to spend a lot of time working online. But online sales and preorders are a big part of the business for some farms. That’s why Jake Grim launched Table Rock Markets, a website and company that allows farmers to take preorders for sales at farmers markets online.
