Monthly Archives: May 2014
Carnegie Museum of Natural History acquires minerals collection
Carnegie Museum of Natural History announced the acquisition of more than 2,700 mineral specimens from private collector Bryon Brookmyer, making the museum’s collection the premier repository of Pennsylvania minerals in the world.
High oleic soybean motor oil drives innovation in market
Biosynthetic Technologies takes the next step on the road to commercialization.
Five Ohioans charged for federal crop insurance fraud
Federal investigation alleges nearly $1.6 million in crop insurance fraud.
Free webinars for water well owners
Registration is open for two free webinars on water well construction and water testing in proximity to hydraulic fracturing being offered by the National Ground Water Association.
New York renews farm protection
New York has $20.5 million available for farmland protection efforts, the first time in five years the grant program has been offered.
Nearly half of America’s youth population is a minority
Diversity is increasing among America’s youth because of unprecedented population increases of minority children, particularly Hispanic, as well as a significant decline in the number of non-Hispanic white children.
Heritage Cooperative to build ag campus and research farm in Marysville
Heritage Cooperative broke ground on a major agriculture campus and research farm in Marysville, Ohio, to serve its customers in the community and provide space for educational sites and test plots.
Energy independence is at the top of the list at Pa. oil and...
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pennsylvania is moving in the right direction — that was the feeling speakers shared at the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas...
Pa. oil and gas conference: Severance tax and legislation are big topics
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pennsylvania is facing an oil and gas fight over a possible severance tax and legislation regarding minimum royalty payments.
The Pennsylvania Independent...
FSA county committee members help fellow farmers
Hello Again!
As you read this, Memorial Day is right around the corner. Maybe you will celebrate with a cookout and a visit to the...
