Wind turbine use increases in U.S.
Last year, wind turbines surpassed hydropower as the renewable technology with the largest installed generating capacity in the United States.
U.S. biodiesel production increasing despite expiration of tax credit
Through the first nine months of 2017, U.S. biodiesel production levels were slightly higher than 2016 levels, despite the expiration of a federal biodiesel blender’s tax credit at the end of 2016.
Plan to stay safe during winter weather
Learn more about being prepared for winter weather and what to include in an emergency kit for your car.
OSU sheep blog offers flock health advice
If you’re seeking tips on when to give your sheep haircuts and what to feed lambs to be sold for someone’s dinner, you can consult the Ohio sheep blog.
Darlington new manager of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days
Jesse Darlington Jr. has been named manager of Penn State’s Ag Progress Days exposition.
Pa. milk’s over-order premium drops
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board reduced the Class I over-order premium price for milk from $1.60 to $0.75 per hundredweight, beginning Jan. 1.
Farm management winter checklist
Winter always seems like a slower time, but farm and grazing management never take a break. Make sure you've got your best foot forward this spring.
Livestock haulers get waiver from Hours of Service rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted drivers who haul livestock a 90-day waiver from a regulation limiting time behind the wheel.
Dairy and veal farmers face new rules
Rules regarding tail docking of dairy cattle and the housing of veal calves will take effect Jan. 1
New ag business awarded
MidAtlantic Farm Credit announced Ben Lee of Rockville, Maryland, as the winner of the first-ever AgPitch competition.
