Shapiro administration invests $5 million to protect farms and acreage
The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania protected 2,038 acres on 22 farms in 13 counties from future residential or commercial development.
Finding ways to farm between solar panels
Agrivoltaics is making some headway in Ohio as farmers and Ohio State University researchers look for ways to integrate solar power and agriculture.
Youth hunters harvest 1,823 wild turkeys in Ohio
Youth wild turkey hunters across Ohio harvested 1,823 birds during the special youth-only hunting weekend, April 15-16.
How to tell morel mushrooms and false morels apart
Learn how to tell the difference between morel mushrooms and several types of mushrooms with wrinkled caps that may appear in the woods during the spring.
The bigger picture and patience in growing a farm’s pastures
Each spring, Tarma Shena watches to see how an area responds to winter’s rest before moving stock around. It's a process that has grown and evolved.
Rescuing food for Aliquippa
Brenda Jean Dudek struggles to make ends meet as a home health care specialist. Every day, she stops at the House of Prayer (HOP) Lutheran Church in Aliquippa to pick up pantry staples. The church is part of a bigger food distribution network called 412 Food Rescue, which is based in Pittsburgh.
134 acres of Ohio farmland added to Farmland Preservation Program
Todd Fackler in Huron County becomes the 4th Ohio farmer to join the Farmland Preservation Program this year.
Virtual Pennsylvania farm tour draws more than 6,000 viewers
Beck Farms, Freeville, N.Y., and Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms, Townville, Pa., hosted American Dairy Association North East’s spring Virtual Farm Tours.
Researchers study drone spray drift potential
Researchers at the University of Dayton are studying the movement of droplets after they leave drone sprayers to minimize drift when crop spraying.
Farmers and ranchers receive $12 million for conservation on grazing lands
USDA has awarded $12 million in cooperative agreements for 49 projects that increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.
