Shell donates $100,000 to Pa. 4-H science program
4-H programs in Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming, Elk, Potter, McKean, Forest, Warren, Crawford, Mercer and Lawrence counties will benefit from Shell's $100,000 donation to the 4-H science emphasis.
USDA allowing schools to serve larger portions of meat and grains at schools
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon announced that USDA is making permanent the current flexibility that allows schools...
Self-driving vehicles offer challenges and benefits
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Self-driving vehicles offer the promise of significant benefits to society, but raise several policy challenges, including the need to update...
Highest-producing oil well is in Harrison Co.; top gas well in Belmont Co.
ODNR releases third quarter production numbers from Ohio’s oil and gas wells.
In cold weather, protect newborn calves
Some advice on calving in cold weather.
Cowboy gets his girl: Proposes during Pa. Farm Show rodeo
No pressure. Rodeo cowboy proposes in front of the Pa. Farm Show crowd.
Arctic blast: Animal owners reminded of husbandry, energy needs during cold weather
Livestock experts remind farmers about housing and nutritional needs during extreme cold.
Corrected ballots for FSA county committee election in the mail
Ballots for the Farm Service Agency (Butler, Beaver, Allegheny counties) county committee election were mailed out Nov. 4 for Local Administrative Area 2 and 4; however the ballots were printed incorrectly.
Ohio Livestock Coalition sets 2014 goals
The Ohio Livestock Coalition board of directors recently elected new officers and identified its goals and priorities for 2014 during the organization's December meeting.
In Africa: Improving water quality, one drop at a time
As a western Pennsylvania resident, I've long admired the red ware pottery of the Pennsylvania Germans who farmed in the growing season and worked at their craft as time allowed.
