Coconut oil compounds repel better than DEET
Compounds derived from coconut oil are better than DEET at repelling blood-sucking insects, according to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture study.
Controlled burns for wildlife yield benefits
Controlled burns on state lands in Pennsylvania are part of a management plan to improve forest health and grasslands.
Get your weather geek on and learn how inversions impact ag
Recognizing weather conditions that could cause inversions is important when using certain herbicides in corn and soybeans.
Pa. small farms making water quality strides with their plans
Pennsylvania DEP inspections found 96 percent of almost 3,000 small farms visited in the watershed meeting state requirements for water quality planning.
Eyes could be source of CJD diagnosis
National Institutes of Health scientists have found evidence of the infectious agent of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in the eyes of deceased patients.
Seniors sending cash to scammers claiming to be grandchildren
Scammers claiming to be a loved one in trouble are getting people 70 and over to send thousands of dollars in cash.
Tractor Supply salutes 4-H, FFA in county fair tour
Tractor Supply's Follow Us to the Fair Tour recently completed its 11,000-mile cross-country trek to state and county fairs, making 24 stops in 14 states.
Despite crunch, Holstein registrations on track
Although the dairy sector is going through tough times, directors still voiced optimism for growth in Holstein Association USA's core products and services.
What you should know about the newest short-term health plans
New rules from the federal government are increasing the availability of temporary health insurance products known as short-term health plans.
New farm bill could be done by Christmas
A new five-year farm bill appears close to complete, according to members of House and Senate ag committees.
