Poultry producers should step up biosecurity
Avian influenza has not yet been reported locally, but producers should still be prepared.
DEP study: Lyme disease risk in all 67 Pennsylvania counties
The blacklegged tick is the primary carrier of Lyme disease, an infectious disease caused by the bite of an infected tick that can cause fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches and joint pain.
Bringing fruit back to life
Researchers are giving new life to apple varieties once thought to be extinct.
Sally M. Darling, 1935-2015
Sally M. Darling, longtime owner of Farm and Dairy, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
Ohio farmers, itching to plant, watch markets continue lower
Except for four days of respite, grain markets have been lower almost every day since the March 31 USDA Planting Intentions Report. Ohio farmers, itching to get in wet/cold fields, can only watch prices fall.
How should I arrange the plants in my garden? A guide to companion planting
Companion planting can produce benefits such as improved growth, flavor and can also provide pest control.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 4/25
This week’s top stories include coverage of an accident on I-80 that left 13 cows dead, tips for buying new and used farm machinery, DIY bath and beauty projects, reminders for traffic safety during the planting season and tips for landowners who are in the path of pipelines.
If weeds could talk
Gardeners can learn a lot about their soil right now simply by looking at the weeds growing in it.
For good spring and summer pastures, start early
Manage your pastures early and often for a good growing season.
Ones to watch: Young women in agriculture
We asked you to nominate individuals to be recognized as “Ones to Watch” — and we’re in awe of the agricultural passion and work all the nominees exemplified.
