Poultry events suspended in West Virginia
All poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps and sales at flea markets or auction markets are suspended due to the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Pennsylvania counties designated as natural disaster areas due to drought
Pennsylvania counties eligible for emergency loans include Bedford, Chester, Fayette, Fulton, Lancaster, Somerset and York counties.
Trouble is brewing for farmers as funding freeze continues
Rural businesses and farmers face financial turmoil as USDA funding freezes halt renewable energy projects and climate-smart grants, leaving many in limbo.
Digest the facts: What to consider before installing an anerobic digester
It might seem like a no-brainer to have an on-farm system to harness heat and energy from manure, but there are many things to consider before installing an anaerobic digester, according to panelists at Penn State's recent Digester Day.
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks continue in Europe
Foot-and-mouth disease has now been discovered in three European countries this year, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to issue additional import restrictions.
W.Va. man charged with felony over bacon theft
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Cody J. Lucey, of Glen Easton, West Virginia, was caught on surveillance video switching tags from the grand champion bacon with that of another student’s.
97 MILK nonprofit seeks volunteers help to continue milk advocacy
A movement to promote the choice of whole milk in schools that began in 2019 in central Pennsylvania may be close to succeeding. The trouble is they need more manpower to reach pay dirt and change public sentiment about the red-capped milk that they feel too few people know is 97% fat-free.
Prospective Plantings Report comes in huge
Marlin Clark explains unexpected changes in the corn, soybean and wheat markets following the release of the USDA March 31 Prospective Plantings Report.
Museum in northwestern Pennsylvania is home to the world’s largest rabbit library
American Rabbit Breeders Association’s International Headquarters and Museum in Knox, Pennsylvania, is home to century's old rabbit periodicals.
Where do I get started if I’m considering solar?
Explore solar power options for your home, from grid-tied systems to off-grid independence. Learn about costs, benefits and how to maximize efficiency.
