Yearly Archives: 2008
Pennsylvania preserves its 3500th farm
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Board set a new record April 17 by preserving the state’s 3,500th farm, Gov. Edward G. Rendell...
Barter system helps feed needy families
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer said recently that USDA donations will exceed $100 million in a swap of government surplus...
Robert B. Ruthrauff
SALEM, Ohio — Robert B. Ruthrauff, 81, of 11100 Stratton Road, Salem, and formerly of 11860 Middletown Road, Salem, died April 15, 2008, at...
Scientist breeds cold-hardy hairy vetch
BELTSVILLE, Md. — Agricultural Research Service geneticist and breeder Thomas Devine and collaborators have released “Purple Bounty,” the first winter-hardy, early-flowering vetch for the...
Web site helps 4-H’ers keep records
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As spring arrives, it’s time for young people who plan to raise a 4-H market livestock project to select their...
Conference focuses on sustainable living
COLUMBUS — Local foods. Alternative transportation. Living with a smaller environmental footprint.
All these topics will be covered at an upcoming conference, “Sustainability Now!...
You’re right: Your younger sister got away with murder, but you didn’t
BALTIMORE — If you think your parents let your younger siblings get away with a lot, you’re probably right.
A new study from researchers...
FSA Andy for April 17
Hello again!
And a warm welcome to the beautiful springtime weather! With spring planting around the corner, the Farm Service Agency encourages producers to report...
Vet association opens online resource
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Launched earlier this month as a members-only benefit, the American Veterinary Medical Association has opened access to its AVMA Collections to...
End of the Rainbow
This double rainbow appeared April 1 over John and Myra Piwowar's Vances Mill Dairy in Uniontown, Pa. John said the day was cool, windy...
