Confusing results after government reports
Marlin Clark details price swings in the soybean and corn markets following recent USDA reports, noting the grain markets are not behaving as expected.
Pussy willows — meow!
Tami Gingrich details the characteristics, medicinal properties and benefits to wildlife of the American pussy willow.
Trouble is brewing for farmers as funding freeze continues
Rural businesses and farmers face financial turmoil as USDA funding freezes halt renewable energy projects and climate-smart grants, leaving many in limbo.
Digest the facts: What to consider before installing an anerobic digester
It might seem like a no-brainer to have an on-farm system to harness heat and energy from manure, but there are many things to consider before installing an anaerobic digester, according to panelists at Penn State's recent Digester Day.
W.Va. man charged with felony over bacon theft
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Cody J. Lucey, of Glen Easton, West Virginia, was caught on surveillance video switching tags from the grand champion bacon with that of another student’s.
97 MILK nonprofit seeks volunteers help to continue milk advocacy
A movement to promote the choice of whole milk in schools that began in 2019 in central Pennsylvania may be close to succeeding. The trouble is they need more manpower to reach pay dirt and change public sentiment about the red-capped milk that they feel too few people know is 97% fat-free.
Prospective Plantings Report comes in huge
Marlin Clark explains unexpected changes in the corn, soybean and wheat markets following the release of the USDA March 31 Prospective Plantings Report.
It’s like pulling teeth
Jim Abrams pens a humorous April Fools' Day column about walleye spawning season and the Walleye Angling and Safer Trolling Evaluation survey.
Museum in northwestern Pennsylvania is home to the world’s largest rabbit library
American Rabbit Breeders Association’s International Headquarters and Museum in Knox, Pennsylvania, is home to century's old rabbit periodicals.
Where do I get started if I’m considering solar?
Explore solar power options for your home, from grid-tied systems to off-grid independence. Learn about costs, benefits and how to maximize efficiency.
