Monthly Archives: December 2013
Vertical farm to establish operations in eastern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett announced recently that Green Spirit Farms LLC, a sustainable vertical farm, will establish operations in Lackawanna County and create at least 101 new jobs.
Pa. youth donates cull cow proceeds, sets precedent for new program
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania youth recently set an example for the dairy community with her generous donation of cull cow proceeds to the...
Beat the snow: tips for driving on winter roads
Winter road conditions can lead to dangerous situations. We could all learn a little from a team of million mile accident-free drivers: America's Road Team Captains.
American Academy of Pediatrics warns against consuming raw milk
Raw milk and milk products from cows, goats, and sheep can transmit bacterial infections, yet sales are still legal in at least 30 states.
National Ag Day poster art contest winner
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) and Meredith AgriMedia encouraged young artists to celebrate modern agriculture through the 2nd annual National Ag Day Poster Art Contest. A winning original piece of art has been chosen as the Official National Ag Day poster.
No farm bill in 2013, officials eye January for next action
Farm bill battle will continue into another year ... again.
China could lose its competitive edge
With the Chinese Communist Party's recent publication of its blueprint for reform, economists worldwide are focusing on a key question: Will the economy of the most populous country on Earth, which has seen a rise in workers' wages by nearly 14 percent per year over the last decade, soon lose its competitive edge in the global economy?
Ohio sheep producers encouraged to ‘partner’ as they face water quality, expansion issues
Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium focuses on water quality, expansion issues
Unconventional car has no engine or transmission
This car has no engine, no transmission and no differential. It weighs half as much as a conventional car. Each of its four wheels has its own built-in electric battery-powered motor, meaning the car has the ability to make sharp turns and change direction very quickly.
Penn State’s poultry judging team places fourth in national contest
Penn State Department of Animal Science's poultry judging team placed fourth overall at the 48th Annual National Collegiate Poultry Judging, held in Fayetteville, Ark., in early November.
