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.
Farmers can apply for $10 billion in emergency commodity assistance
Applications are open for a new USDA program, the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, that will give up to $10 billion in relief funding to producers.
Egg prices, bird flu cases decrease
Egg prices have fallen in the United States, as outbreaks of bird flu in egg-laying flocks have slowed.
Wayne County community rallies around farm family after tragic loss
After a tragic farm accident, an Ohio family finds strength in their community’s unwavering support, honoring a farmer’s legacy with love and unity.
