Butter sculpture revealed at the Pennsylvania Farm Show
A sculpture made from nearly 1,000 pounds of butter was unveiled at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the show's iconic milk shake served by the Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association.
Some Cheerios will be GMO-free
General Mills has announced it has started producing Cheerios free of genetically modified ingredients, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move makes the cereal one of the highest-profile brands to switch to non-GMO.
Utica, Marcellus shale in Pa: Supreme Court makes historic ruling
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court made a decision Dec. 19 that could impact all shale drilling operations in Pennsylvania.
West Virginia: Two brothers and Chesapeake are at odds
Two brothers are continuing a federal lawsuit against Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC., claiming it is dragging its feet on picking a third arbitrator to preside over the case involving discrepancies over royalties.
Ag outlook: 2014 will bring challenges to crop production
New year will bring challenges for crop farmers, opportunities for dairy and livestock.
Looking back: Top farm stories of 2013
The top stories of 2013 included ethanol ... shale gas ... Ohio Holstein Association ... Pa. transportation laws ...
Holiday grain trading takes hit on the market
For the last couple of weeks I have been saying that only the March Planting Intentions Report from USDA can help this market. My idea has been that I don’t see bullish news anywhere on the horizon. But, I do think that farmers will like $13 soybeans better than $4 corn.
Treating icy roads with…cheese?
Wisconsin is known for producing cheese, but now the state is taking its cheese industry to the next level, it's battling icy roads with cheese biproduct.
Tips from experts for hitting New Year’s fitness resolutions
As Americans make New Year's resolutions to get in better shape, experts who train celebrities and top-ranked athletes offer some surprising tips for improving your health.
Prevent winter fish kills on ponds using aerators or diffusers
Winter fish kills and oxygen depletion on ponds are particularly common on ponds with high nutrient loads, heavy aquatic vegetation prior to freezing over, and those with small surface area and shallow water depths.
