Annual Ag Literacy Week connects Pennsylvania farmers and children
Agricultural leaders from across the state read to classrooms of children March 14-17 as part of Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week. The sixth annual campaign to connect Pennsylvania farmers with young children is sponsored by Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s charitable organization.
Running buffalo clover no longer federally endangered
The rare running buffalo clover has officially been removed from the federal endangered species list.
Market volatility, uncertainty loom over spring planting
Even last fall, farmers were already looking at higher costs for inputs like fertilizer and herbicides. Russia's attack on Ukraine has led to more disruption for fertilizer, global trade, energy and more, meaning high stakes for farmers this spring planting season.
Ohio confirms avian influenza in wild birds
ODNR confirmed bird flu in three wild birds in Ohio. But Ohio still hasn't had any cases in domestic flocks, suggesting bird owners are doing a good job on biosecurity.
How to control garlic mustard in a woodlot
Garlic mustard is capable of establishing dense colonies in woodlots, crowding out native plant species. Learn how to manage it on your property.
Ohio Power Siting Board denies rehearing for Republic Wind
The Ohio Power Siting Board denied separate applications for rehearing regarding the board’s decision to deny an application filed by Republic Wind to construct a 200 MW wind-powered electric generating facility in Seneca and Sandusky County.
Learning proper lambing behavior key for young LGDs
Training young livestock guardian dogs during lambing can be time consuming, but Tarma Shena shares why it is an important job for the shepherd.
Organic dairies in the Northeast may have found home for milk
Organic Valley offered 80 farms in the Northeast a market for their milk after being dropped by Horizon Organic and Maple Hill.
Bird flu detected in Ohio in three wild birds
The disease was found in a herring gull in Erie County on March 9 and two bald eagles in Ottawa County, one on March 11 and one on March 15. All three birds are deceased.
W.Va. passes telehealth bill to address veterinarian shortages
A recent West Virginia bill aims to help address a shortage of veterinarians by allowing veterinarians from other states to practice telehealth in West Virginia.
