U.S. lifestyle choices to blame for decline in life expectancy
For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose.
Hilcorp and earthquakes: Pa. officials find correlation
Seismic events that occurred in western Lawrence County on April 25, 2016, were likely correlated to natural gas hydraulic fracturing by Hilcorp Energy Co.
Stone Lab courses available to applicants
High school and college students and educators can apply for a wide range of college credit courses covering topics from aquatic biology to zoology.
Top producers recognized at Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
The Center for Dairy Excellence, Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association, and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania recognized five leaders.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 23, 2017
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board met in February. The members were encouraged to volunteer to assist with several special events this spring.
Pennsylvania Young Farmers hold conference
The Shippensburg Young Farmers chapter hosted the 2017 Winter Conference of the PA Young Farmers Association Feb. 7-9.
Extension to host East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
Ohio State University Extension East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference March 24 from 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the RG Drage Career Technical Center.
Producers vote to start blueberry checkoff
The program will be fully funded by assessments on blueberries with a maximum assessment of up to three tenths of a cent per pound of blueberries sold.
US may be net exporter of natural gas by 2018
Liquefied natural gas exports expected to drive growth in U.S. natural gas trade; U.S. could be net exporter of natural gas by 2018.
3 measures to deal with severe farm debt
If you can't resolve financial stress before it's severe, selling inventory and capital assets or liquidating cash and investments can help.
