Yearly Archives: 2017
Roundup of FFA news for March 23, 2017
Four West Holmes FFA members participated in a leadership lock-in Feb. 25, at Union Local.
Calf tops Pa. Holstein sale at $20,200
A December calf topped the 2017 Pennsylvania Holstein convention sale, bringing a top bid of $20,200.
For sale to the highest campaign contributors: West Virginia private property rights
The West Virginia Senate and House leadership is offering citizen's property rights for sale to the natural gas industry.
An unusual school tradition
The students learn all types of dancing, including the square dance and the waltz, which teaches timing and a need to pay attention to a partner.
The great race: auto vs. locomotive
Harry McGee raced the St. Louisan from Indianapolis to Terre Haute in 1915, proving an automobile could provide faster transportation than a train.
Nematode resistance in soybeans beneficial
Breeders have identified soybean varieties with genetic resistance to the nematodes and have used them to create new resistant varieties.
Pa. approves over-order milk premium
The Pa. Milk Marketing Board approved two producer pricing orders March 21, including an order establishing the over-order premium at $1.60 per hundredweight through September.
Prepare for planting season, Part 2: Calibration
Proper calibration prevents seed skips, doubles and seeds planted at an incorrect depth, which could mean wasted seed and money.
The science of grazing
Northwest Pennsylvania Grazing Conference, March 16, celebrated 20 years with nearly 350 participants. Jim Gerrish spoke on intensively managing pastures.
Opinion: Kasich values businesses over farms
Letter writer says the Kasich administration has given tax benefits to businesses, while farmers have been made to pay more.
