Yearly Archives: 2018
Penn State unveils renovated agricultural engineering building
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held June 8 to mark the official opening of Penn State’s rebuilt and renovated Agricultural Engineering Building.
Region’s shale oil and gas potential untapped
At the Appalachian Storage Hub Conference, June 7, in Canonsburg, Pa., attendees discussed the untapped potential of oil and gas in the tri-state area.
Grain markets weathering the good and bad
The weather continues to be the biggest grain story of 2018 so far, for better or worse.
How to keep raccoons away from your home
Raccoons can cause big problems for homeowners. Find out what you can do to stop unintentionally inviting them over.
Dairy export assistance renews funds through 2021
The board of directors of the National Milk Producers Federation voted to extend funding through 2021 for Cooperatives Working Together.
USDA to streamline Good Ag Practices with food safety rule
The USDA is aligning its Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule.
10 components of an irrigation system
Whether you are using a well or surface water to irrigate, the primary components of an irrigation system are often similar, if not identical.
Ohio Legislature approves orphan well plugging bill
Property owners who have an orphaned or idled well may soon have new hope for having it plugged.
Bayer completes acquisition of Monsanto
Bayer successfully completed the acquisition of Monsanto June 8. Shares in the U.S. company will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Guggisberg takes first place in cheese contest
For the eighth year in a row, Guggisberg Cheese was awarded first place in the National Dairy Month Contest.


















