The perfect tree
It is that time of year when families head to the local tree farm, walk up and down the rows to find the perfect tree.With a short selling season many Christmas tree farms may find it hard to stay in business.
Research finds black tarps benefit organic no-till vegetable gardens
Researchers have found that black tarps and cover crops successfully suppressed weeds in an organic vegetable system, allowing scientists to forgo tilling.
Economist predicts Class III milk average improving near $16 in 2017
The good news is that while November cheese prices have had some rather big price increases as well as decreases, overall cheese prices have shown surprising strength.
Roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 1, 2016
Catch up on local FFA news for the week of Dec. 1, 2016.
Land O’Lakes to purchase Southern States animal feed
Land O'Lakes has signed a letter of intent to acquire Southern States Cooperative's animal feed business.
Susquehanna Co. Farm Bureau wins overall county award in Pa.
The Susquehanna County Farm Bureau won five awards during Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's 66th Annual Meeting in Hershey.
Roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 1, 2016
Catch up on local 4-H news for the week of Dec. 1, 2016.
Fight your horse’s canker hoof infection early
If your horse is sensitive to having its feet touched, has discharge, or has strange-looking tissue, call your vet immediately. Canker hoof infection home remedies promoted on the internet don’t work.
EPA issues final Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for ethanol
The total renewable fuel volume will grow 1.2 billion gallons from 2016 to 2017, a 6 percent increase.
New natural gas infrastructure to up transport from Utica
Multiple pipeline projects are under review that could help get the Utica shale gas to new markets.
