Pa. bill protects landowners’ royalties
One oil and gas driller has come under fire in Pennsylvania for excessive royalty deductions, but proposed state legislation could protect landowners in a similar position.
Climate change or just the winter? Experts sound off on what they think
Another polar vortex is set to invade the northeastern part of the United States at the end of the week Feb. 24.
Beef bust: Three arrested, hundreds of pounds recovered
Wayne County deputies recover meat, make arrests after posting info. to social media.
Crawford Co. dairyman receives top award from Pa. Dairymen’s Assoc.
The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association honored Rob Waddell, Townville, Pa., and Irene Benner Osborne, Millerstown, Pa., with two of its top awards.
Five agri-stories you should read today (2-24-2014)
Today's must-read stories include two stories about the impact of drought. If you like almonds or coffee, be ready for higher prices. Milk producers can expect higher prices this year. Scientists and policymakers are bringing GM crops to Africa.
Corn residue management makes dramatic impact on emergence
Corn growers know the satisfaction of seeing newly emerged, uniform rows of green corn plants set against the backdrop of dark, rich soils.
Should you reduce fertilizer rates in response to lower prices?
Changes in crop prices often generate questions about the economics of fertilization. Prices for many crops, particularly corn, have recently fallen considerably from the highs of the past few years.
Enhance yields with timing of nitrogen applications
Growers are doing a better job of managing nitrogen fertilizer applications. In recent years, the amount of fertilizer used has remained relatively constant while average yields have steadily increased.
California leads U.S. milk production; Ohio dairy herd numbers drop
California continues to lead the U.S. in number of milk cows and overall milk production, while Ohio lost 130 licensed dairy herds in 2013.
Five agri-stories you should read today (2-21-2014)
Today's must-read stories feature agricultural growth for the United States and China. Honeybees may be spreading disease to bumblebees and one Kentucky couple is helping FFA members get official jackets.
