Guggisberg wins cheese honors
For the fourth consecutive year, Guggisberg Cheese has claimed the top spot in the Swiss category at the contest.
2016 U.S. ethanol exports reach second-highest level on record
The United States exported more than 1 billion gallons (68,000 barrels per day) of fuel ethanol in 2016, an increase of 26 percent from levels in 2015.
Penn dairy scholarships due April 28
Applications are now being accepted for two college scholarships provided by the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program.
Calf tops Pa. Holstein sale at $20,200
A December calf topped the 2017 Pennsylvania Holstein convention sale, bringing a top bid of $20,200.
Roundup of FFA news for March 23, 2017
Four West Holmes FFA members participated in a leadership lock-in Feb. 25, at Union Local.
For sale to the highest campaign contributors: West Virginia private property rights
The West Virginia Senate and House leadership is offering citizen's property rights for sale to the natural gas industry.
Nematode resistance in soybeans beneficial
Breeders have identified soybean varieties with genetic resistance to the nematodes and have used them to create new resistant varieties.
Pa. approves over-order milk premium
The Pa. Milk Marketing Board approved two producer pricing orders March 21, including an order establishing the over-order premium at $1.60 per hundredweight through September.
Prepare for planting season, Part 2: Calibration
Proper calibration prevents seed skips, doubles and seeds planted at an incorrect depth, which could mean wasted seed and money.
The science of grazing
Northwest Pennsylvania Grazing Conference, March 16, celebrated 20 years with nearly 350 participants. Jim Gerrish spoke on intensively managing pastures.
