Agriculture changing as Marcellus Shale drilling gains ground
Tom Murphy, Penn State University extension educator for Lycoming County, sat down Jan. 26 for a one-on-one interview with the Farm and Dairy.Murphy is co-director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research.
Crawford County farmer, George Greig, tapped to lead Pa. ag department
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett announced Feb. 1 he intends to nominate George Greig, a farmer from Linesville, Crawford County, as state...
Ohio grazing conference 10 years strong, good mission
Dairy graziers come by the masses to better their skills, network with other producers.
U.S. edamame production takes a step forward, with herbicide registration
URBANA, Ill. -- U.S. edamame production just took a step forward.The herbicide Dual Magnum has recently been registered for use on edamame, or edible,...
Stark County: Hard work and love make dreams come true for Schmuki Dairy farm
The Schmuki dairy began as the American dream and now it continues as the dream profession for Mike Schmuki, who was honored as Stark Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2010 Conservation Farmer of the Year.
Igniting a pastime one light at a time
More than 160 lanterns later, the fire in Greg Diehl still burns for lanterns.
Mercer and Auglaize County farmers: If you raise livestock, better update your manure management...
CELINA, Ohio — Most producers knew it was coming, but now it’s here: The Grand Lake St. Marys watershed has been designated as “distressed.”The...
Move over, California. Broccoli Dream Team building East Coast production
Forget California! With their unique climate conditions, western New York growers could benefit from new regional broccoli varieties.
Soybean and corn prices should direct consumption and acreage
URBANA, Ill. -- Over the next three months, the prices of corn and soybeans have two major objectives. First, prices must allocate remaining old...
Mares in late gestation have specific nutrition needs owners should address
STILLWATER, Okla. -- Horse breeders with mares in late gestation need to remember that the mothers-to-be have different nutritional needs than open mares."A pregnant...
