Schumer hopes to tap into farm bill money to boost maple syrup sales
Sen. Charles Schumer wants to get his Maple TAP Act into the 2012 farm bill. The legislation would provide grants to states that create new programs for maple farmers.
Market lighting affects nutrients
USDA researchers have found that spinach leaves exposed to light similar to the 24-hour fluorescent light received by packages of fresh salad greens on...
New variety of organic corn developed by Cornell scientist available for sale
ITHACA, N.Y. -- It took Cornell breeder Margaret Smith years to perfect her new variety of organic corn but only six weeks to get...
Penn State researchers develop stink-bug tracking tool
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As crop growers and homeowners brace for another year of infestations by the brown marmorated stink bug, Penn State researchers...
Ohio FFA seeks ‘infinite potential’ at state convention
State convention focuses on life achievements, awards and accomplishments.
Penn State hosts ‘Little I’ event
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State celebrated Block and Bridle's Little International, or "Little I," recently during Blue and White week, April 16. At...
Fuel prices costing farmers, too
Fewer trips and better equipment can help farmers save.
Planting frustration grows
Patience is still best action by farmers, as planting is delayed across the U.S.
Cattle prices to move past seasonal highs and continue to climb in 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Cattle prices have had a run to the up side, with finished steers reaching the low $120s per hundredweight in...
‘A new look’ at Ohio State’s Agriculture Research and Development Center
A half-year later, tornado-stricken campus is growing new life and hope.
