Go West (in Pa.) to build animal ag
Pennsylvania animal agriculture operations may want to consider moving west to comply with nutrient-reduction goals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Nuisance lawsuits may threaten livestock farmers
Recent large jury verdicts raise concerns that nuisance lawsuits against pork producers and other farms could increase across the country. Here's what farmers can do to protect themselves.
Ohio producers get carcass insight
Ohioans gathered at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station in Belle Valley for the sixth class of the 2018 Southeast Ohio Sheep and Goat School series.
Dairy Girl Network honors four under 40
The Dairy Girl Network has honored Jessica Peters, Meadville, Pa.; Candice White, Mill Hall, Pa.; Kristi Fielder, Wisconsin; and Jessica Tekippe, of Iowa, with its Forward Under 40 award.
Orrville company builds new tractor for small farms
This new tractor, built in Orrville, Ohio, gives specialty crop and small farmers more choices in the field.
Streaming devices gobble electricity, too
Televisions and related peripheral devices consumed 7 percent of the electricity used in American homes in 2015 and cost $103 per home per year to operate.
Take the time to ask about your family’s health history
As researchers learn that more health conditions have genetic links, knowing your personal and family health history becomes more important than ever.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 21, 2018
Catch up on local news from Fayetteville FFA, Utica FF, Crestview FFA, Edon FFA, West Holmes FFA, Southern Local FFA and more.
Farmers can write off more with Sec. 179
Changes to the tax law mean farmers and other small business owners can immediately expense more of the cost of certain business property.
Grant supports research to combat bat virus
Penn State research aimed at combating white-nose syndrome in bats has received funding from the Bats for the Future Fund.
