Monthly Archives: January 2014
Pa. Young Farmers plan conference in Gettysburg
The Pennsylvania Young Farmers Association will hold its annual winter conference Feb. 4-6, at the Wyndham Hotel, Routes 30 & 15, Gettysburg.
Crop growers told to prepare for low price era
Following some of the best years ever for growing row crops, an agricultural economist advised farmers to prepare for several years of lower prices, at a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 95th Annual Convention.
Harry Lee Jackson
SALEM, Ohio — Harry Lee Jackson, 89, of Salem, died Jan. 20 at the Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 16, 1924,...
Trimble adds unmanned aircraft system to portfolio for aerial imaging, mapping
Trimble announced recently the addition of its Trimble UX5 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to its agriculture product portfolio for aerial imaging and mapping.
Contest gives food entrepreneurs the chance to bring a product to market
Any aspiring food entrepreneur has the opportunity to bring their product to actual grocery store shelves through the Northeast Ohio Food Contest.
Four common pesticides toxic to honeybee larvae, study finds
Four commonly used pesticides are harmful to honeybee larvae, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Florida.
Why farming changed the way I eat
Once upon a time, not so long ago, I was a vegetarian. Then I became a farmer, and it completely changed my food attitude.
Center for Sustainable Shale Development: Certification center open for business
Pa. center working to certify ‘responsible development’ of shale resources.
Young farmers share knowledge at Ohio dairy grazing conference
At the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference Jan. 23 in Dalton, four young dairy farmers in their 20s and 30s talked about what it takes to get started and get established in farming.
Don’t worry, be happy — beating the winter blues
Have a case of the winter blues? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here's a few tips to help lift your spirits during the winter months.
