Yearly Archives: 2019
Truth is constant; beliefs will vary
Farmers are steeped in epistemology because they know that dogma won't raise a crop, wean a calf or repay the banker. That takes knowledge and hard work.
Penn State to continue dairy webinars
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team's Dairy Management Monday webinars continue on the third Monday of each month.
Phone to farmer: Fungus on the way, time to spray
The struggle against plant disease will never end, but farmers can now get a boost from the computer-in-a-pocket called the smartphone.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 17, 2019
On Dec. 20, members of the Northwestern FFA participated in bell ringing at Walmart in Wooster.
A farewell to the owls of West Virginia
Leaving their West Virginia home behind, Scott Shalaway and his wife received a farewell from the owls in their woods.
Beagles great for hunting, companionship
Mike Tontimonia welcomes a new hunting dog to his family, anticipating little Gypsy will be ready by next autumn.
Steer brings $18,000 at Farm Show
A record-breaking 435 market animals from across the Keystone State sold at the annual junior livestock sale Jan. 8, during the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Every farmer plays huge role in soil conservation
All farmers should try to prevent soil loss. It doesn't take long before topsoil is compromised and your ability to produce top-yielding crops is hampered.
Gift of life made visible with recent birth of granddaughter
Judith Sutherland is reminded of the countless gifts life has to offer as she welcomes her new granddaughter to the world.
Forage alliance releases 2019 alfalfa ratings
The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance released the 2019 edition of its popular Alfalfa Variety Ratings.
