Pennsylvania governor highlights steps to reduce lead exposure
According to Department of Health, the primary source of childhood lead poisoning in Pennsylvania continues to be exposure to aging, deteriorating lead-based paint (chips and dust), and not drinking water.
Ohio pipeline standards get an update to protect ag land
Document provides guidance on best practices to limit impacts on agriculture.
Ag economy continues to stumble; best advice is to have marketing plan
Farmers from across Mercer and Lawrence counties listened as Kurt Barth, from Brock Associates, talked about global and farm economics.
Penn State Dairy Team offers webinars
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team is offering a free online seminar for dairy producers with grazing systems to help increase profit margin per cow.
Pa. board passes updates to oil and gas drilling regulations
The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board has approved revisions to oil and gas drilling regulations, but the industry isn't happy about it.
Henry Bergfeld found life’s passion with Angus cattle
Ohio's Beef Industry Excellence recipient has always been committed to Angus cattle.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 4, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Cecil 4-H club.
A roundup of FFA news for Feb. 4, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Fort Frye, West Branch and Crestview FFA chapters.
Lead in drinking water a concern for some, but reducing exposure often simple
Reducing exposure to lead is an important health consideration, especially for households with young children or those who may be considering starting a family.
Restored EPA funding to help Pennsylvania farmers meet watershed goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has restored $3 million in program funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
