Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in wild bird in South Carolina
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza in a wild American wigeon in Colleton County, South Carolina.
Solar farms bring opportunities, land use questions for Pa. agriculture
In Pennsylvania, there are currently about 450 utility-scale solar projects under consideration. That brings up opportunities for farmers, but also questions about how solar development could affect the state’s agriculture.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association focuses on national, political challenges
National political challenges facing the beef industry were a focal point at the Ohio Cattlemen's Association annual meeting and awards banquet.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association honors beef industry leaders
The Ohio Cattlemen's Association recognized industry leaders at its annual meeting, Jan. 8.
Ohio farmers convert former hog farm into intensive goat herd
When the Barnharts decided to expand their meat goat herd, they didn't build new fences or facilities. Instead, they renovated a set of unused hog barns.
New agreement to allow US pork, products into India for first time
The government of India has agreed to allow imports of U.S. pork and pork products into India, removing a long-standing barrier to U.S. agricultural trade.
How to grow a Venus flytrap
Give your Venus flytrap a good shot at survival. Learn more about its soil, water, sunlight, air circulation, feeding and propagation requirements.
Butter sculpture highlights 2022 farm show theme of ‘harvesting more’
Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding unveiled the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture, which highlights this year’s theme of “harvesting more.”
With conservation, what goes around comes around at Meadow View Farm
Jeff and Janet Allen aren’t shy about sharing what they’ve learned in their 30 years of running their beef cow/calf operation: Using conservation practices is good for woodlands, water and the environment as a whole. But it’s also good for the farmers.
Pa. gearing up to take advantage of federal broadband funds
Pennsylvania is gearing up to take full advantage of federal broadband funds, at the state level, and at the regional level.
