Unpredictable weather calls for proper corn management techniques
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- There may be no such thing as the "normal" growing conditions of old that many corn farmers have been longing...
Dairy farmers hear ‘truth’ about agriculture at Tusc. County meeting
When used according to the label, drug residue can be prevented.
Certified organic products can now move freely between U.S. and EU
COLUMBUS -- Organic products certified in the United States or in Europe may be sold as organic in either region starting June 1.This new...
Pennsylvania counties look to Marcellus shale impact fee for funding
According to the legislation, 60 percent of the money generated will stay at the local level, going to counties and municipalities with wells.
OEFFA conference champions ‘slow money,’ keeping food and cash local
Conference draws another sellout crowd — more than 1,000 attend.
For the love of farming
We asked readers to tell us what they love most about their life's work. Here are some of their replies.I love farming because... "on...
Changes to Ohio’s definition of “agriculture” could benefit bio-energy
Bio-energy from anaerobic digesters could be “agriculture in nature” if at least 50 percent of feedstock used to produce the fuel came from the same property.
Harrison Co. court rules against Chesapeake based on lease language
CADIZ, Ohio — A 1959 lease is at the root of a lawsuit in Harrison County against Chesapeake Exploration.A decision was handed down Jan....
Taxing shale drilling: Pa. legislation will provide more money for local governments
***Update as of Feb. 14, Pa. Governor Corbett signed the legislation as it was written. The bill now takes effect.*** To check out statements...
Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences creates Center for Private Forests
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvania is covered by forests, with more than 70 percent of those woodlands privately owned. Recent estimates...
