Pa. to present sustainable farming awards
This year's recipients include a family farm, Todd & John Hopkins of Forks Farm, of Columbia County, and a small farm management software company -- Small Farm Central.
Landscape plants and deicing salts
Deicing salts can damage landscape plants when excessive amounts accumulate in the soil. The most serious damage typically occurs near major streets.
BEEF 509 educational program returns
The BEEF 509 program raises awareness about the beef that is produced and the reasons why it sometimes misses its mark with consumers' palates and producers' pocketbooks.
Natural gas prices lowest in almost 20 years
Natural gas spot prices in 2016 averaged $2.49 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) at the national benchmark Henry Hub, the lowest annual average price since 1999.
How to save money on everyday expenses
There are ways adults can save on everyday expenses without drastically overhauling their daily routines.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 19, 2017
Western Reserve Ranger 4-H members Emma, Karl, Olivia and William Reph were selected to serve on the 2017 Mahoning County Junior Fair Board.
New ag advisory board established
The new agriculture advisory board is part of a partnership established last year between the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Team PA.
Antique pullers place at farm show tractor pull
Antique tractor enthusiasts young and old pulled before a large crowd in the Equine Arena at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 11.
Ohio auctioneers recognized for their success
Ohio auctioneers were recognized for their success during the 2017 Ohio Auctioneers Association (OAA) annual conference in Cuyahoga Falls, Jan. 13-15.
Ohio’s required fertilizer certification, get the facts
Farmers applying commercial fertilizer to more than 50 acres are required to attend a course on fertilizer application no later than Sept. 30, 2017.
