Yearly Archives: 2017
Ask FSA Andy about youth loans
Youth loans are a great way for future farmers to get hands-on experience with the ins and outs of financial responsibility.
What’s a froe, a flail and ‘riving the bolts’?
Bascom B. Clarke, "The Old Machine Man," would never believe agriculture today — the crop yields and the automated farm equipment.
Pennsylvania dairy princess crowned
Yvonne Longenecker of Williamsburg, Blair County, will represent the state's dairy industry next year as its 61st Pennsylvania Dairy Princess.
Holstein named supreme champion
Supreme Champion Heifer was the Holstein spring yearling Campbell-Run GChip Amelia, exhibited by Sarah Campbell, Ford City, Armstrong County.
Land is an invaluable resource
One truth remains. Land is, and always will be, an incredibly valuable resource.
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela merge
Bass Pro Shops purchased the Cabela's company for $4 billion, promising both brands will continue on.
CBE accepting applications for interns
The PA Center for Beef Excellence is accepting applications for spring internships.
Internship opportunity in D.C. offers ag policy insights
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is currently seeking applications for highly motivated public policy interns.
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards scholarships to students
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded scholarships to recipients pursuing further education in an agriculture-related industry.
Penn State researching new housing for chickens
Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will help farmers convert from traditional caged housing to noncaged systems.
