Penn State offers insect identification services
One person who does not flinch when insects are nearby is Michael Skvarla, director of the Insect Identification Lab at Penn State.
Raising a hellbender is rough, but rewarding
The hellbender is the largest native salamander found in North America and is found within the unglaciated ragged hills of Appalachia and the Ozarks.
Farmers get 11 cents of holiday food dollar
Farmers and ranchers take home just 11.4 cents from every dollar that consumers spend on their Thanksgiving dinner meals.
Pry family promotes conservation with forestry
Located along the headwaters of the Sandusky River, the Pry Family Tree Farm is a family treasure and an important part of conservation.
Pine Tree Dairy keeps things simple
Matt Steiner said there are only four important components to being a successful dairy farmer, and it doesn’t revolve around the breed of cow you raise or the brand of tractor you drive.
How to avoid foodborne illness on Thanksgiving
Whether you’re cooking dinner, helping with preparation or lending a hand with cleanup, always remember to keep food safety in mind.
Be thankful if your harvest is complete
With more rain than sunshine, this is shaping up to be a difficult end to harvest.
How to fund conservation plans
Learn more about the voluntary programs NRCS offers to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance.
Take time to notice the miracles of farm life
Don’t quit studying and looking for innovation. But don’t miss the miracles. The everyday operations of farm life can help you connect with consumers.
Cropland map supports food, water security
New cropland map shows 4.62 billion acres of croplands in the world, 15 to 20 percent higher than former estimates, United States Geological Survey reports.
