Yearly Archives: 2017
Diversity of science and best practices featured on tours
Visitors at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17, likely will take in the wide variety of demonstrations, commercial and educational exhibits.
Notice the sights and sounds of summer
Learn more about the chorus of insects whose songs fill summer nights, and the end-of-season sights yet to be seen.
Kohl to lead young farmer series at APD
Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus with Virginia Tech, will be featured at three Ag Progress Days events Aug. 16, hosted by AgBiz Masters.
Dust in livestock facilities: Sweat the small stuff
Inside livestock facilities, the dust particles can cause pulmonary problems for anyone who breathes the air, including the animals.
Ban IAB (It’s Always Been) syndrome
Modern farms that are aware of changing consumer preferences have been able to find success by adapting.
Penn State Erie hosts eclipse viewing Aug. 21
Penn State Behrend will host a telescopic viewing of the upcoming solar eclipse Aug. 21, 1-4 p.m., at its School of Science Complex.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 10, 2017
Twelve Fayetteville FFA members traveled to Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum with Georgetown's FFA chapter July 5.
Want to move to Yukon? Canada offering land to homesteaders
Farming in Canada's Yukon territory offers many challenges, but also offers high heaps of hope for adventurous souls.
The Ice Cream Barn
A local FSA office recently enjoyed dipping ice cream at the Ice Cream Barn for its county fair.
Mercer County 4-H Roundup results
Check out the auction results from this year's Mercer County 4-H Roundup.
