Yearly Archives: 2017
New ag advisory board established
The new agriculture advisory board is part of a partnership established last year between the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Team PA.
Antique pullers place at farm show tractor pull
Antique tractor enthusiasts young and old pulled before a large crowd in the Equine Arena at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 11.
It’s deer shed hunting season
Most whitetail bucks will have dropped last year's antlers by the end of January and once it is a shed, it represents a coveted prize to the first person to find it.
Trade-offs in management of endophyte-infected tall fescue
Livestock that consume endophyte-infected fescue may experience symptoms associated with ergot alkaloid toxicity. Long-term exposure to tall grass fescue containing toxic endophytes may lead to fescue foot and fat necrosis.
Ohio auctioneers recognized for their success
Ohio auctioneers were recognized for their success during the 2017 Ohio Auctioneers Association (OAA) annual conference in Cuyahoga Falls, Jan. 13-15.
Ohio’s required fertilizer certification, get the facts
Farmers applying commercial fertilizer to more than 50 acres are required to attend a course on fertilizer application no later than Sept. 30, 2017.
5 tips for marketing your farm
Whether you are new to the farming business or just looking to revamp your marketing plans this year, here are some tips to point you in the right direction.
MLK weekend, USDA reports help grain markets
U.S. corn prices, which have been trading somewhat independently of the beans, have not seen the gains of the soybeans, following the recent USDA report.
How to select, store and season firewood
Not every log is created equally. There are various factors to consider when selecting, storing and seasoning firewood.
Beaver County man named Champion Auctioneer
Daniel Reeder won the 2017 Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Auction Bid Calling Contest, Jan. 11, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
