Handling venison safely
Any venison derived from hunting should be handled safely to avoid the spread of foodborne pathogens, which could cause foodborne illnesses.
Roundup of gardening news for Oct. 3, 2019
There will be a hydroponics and aquaponics class at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School in Bloomingdale, Ohio.
Farmers to get top-up payment from 14 insurers
Producers with crop insurance who had a payable prevented planting due to flooding, moisture or causes other than drought will receive a "top-up" payment.
Penn State: Test your private drinking water
Private water supplies should be tested every 12 to 14 months for total coliform and E.coli bacteria.
Earlier flooding gives way to drought in Ohio, WV
The heavy rainfall earlier this year gave way to drought in parts of Ohio and other states, presenting more challenges for this year's harvest and yields.
Uncle Sam’s numbers are helping the grain markets
November soybean futures rallied to the highest level since July and corn futures had similar gains, following the release of the Grain Stocks Report.
Hookstown Fair sale totals $68,712.05
The 2019 Hookstown Fair junior livestock sale totaled $68,712.05. There were 97 lots total. Find all the details here.
PA Supreme Court sides with hog farmer on manure
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has sided with a Columbia County farmer, sparing him from following strict local rules on his hog farm.
How to harvest and roast sunflower seeds
Learn when and how to harvest sunflower seeds for optimum yield and taste, and how to roast plain or salted seeds once they've been harvested.
Tips for handling venison safely during harvesting and preparation
It’s important that any venison derived from hunting be handled safely to avoid the spread of foodborne pathogens, which could cause foodborne illnesses.
