Yearly Archives: 2017
Pa. leads US in number of farms selling directly to consumers
More than 167,000 U.S. farms locally produced and sold food through direct marketing practices, resulting in $8.7 billion in revenue in 2015.
Plant chemicals don’t always benefit livestock
Many times livestock show a preference for forbs, legumes or one type of grass over another. This preference can be species dependent or an animal's custom.
Early warm up affects trees
FSA offers the Tree Assistance Program (tap) for orchardists and nursery tree growers who experienced losses from natural disasters.
New York plans organic event for March 16-17
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York is expanding its sixth annual Organic Dairy & Field Crop Conference to two days, March 16-17
Roundup of FFA news for March 2, 2017
The Crestview FFA chapter hosted its annual eighth grade recruitment day Feb. 10.
Even small beagle makes rabbits run
If the owner of a well-bread beagle simply feeds a young hound a steady diet of rabbit tracks, the dog will do the rest.
Carrollton Livestock Auction has new owner
The Carrollton Livestock Auction is now owned by Eugene Nisly of Missouri and managed by his brother, Larry Nisly of Quaker City, Ohio.
No stopping him now: Austin Yaworsky’s new track chair
Austin Yaworsky, of Huron County, Ohio, had his dream come true on Christmas Day when he received his Action Trackstander. The Trackstander allows Austin to stand up and travel over some of the most challenging terrain. It’s given him back his independence.
Trump orders review of WOTUS
Trump takes action toward rescinding or revising the controversial "waters of the U.S. rule."
5 tips to protect your farmland
When it comes to personal property, farmers and rural landowners have a lot at stake. Learn more about how to better protect your personal assets.
