Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 10/4
The top stories from the week Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2014.
Heating with wood: Three mistakes to avoid
With the price of fossil fuels on the rise and consumers seeking green energy alternatives, heating with wood makes sense.
You’re invited: Celebrate Farm and Dairy’s 100th anniversary
Farm and Dairy is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and we'd love you to join our open house Oct. 12.
Jewett farm builds corn maze to raise money
The inaugural season of the Jewett Wildcat Community Center corn maze opened Sept. 19 and will run through Nov. 2, in conjunction with the community center’s annual Harco House of Horrors haunted house fundraiser.
OSU economist says taxing farmers would resolve phosphorus issue
Economist says a 135 percent tax would result in an acceptable reduction in phosphorus leaving farmers’ fields
Western Pa. farm roots reach to 1769
Nearly 250 years of family ancestry, local legend, historical records and funny anecdotes tell a story of a family’s love for their land.
Calling all hunters: Brag about your bag
It's that time of year again: hunting season!
Preserving Kister Mill
In two years, the historic Kister Mill in southwest Wayne County will turn 200.
Gypsum: the mineral that could help balance others
A byproduct of coal-fired power plants could make an exceptional soil amendment and help reduce nutrient loss.
USDA: Corn stocks up 50%; soybeans, down 35%
There’s plenty of old corn out there, as the new corn is coming off the fields this harvest season.
