Yearly Archives: 2019
Using less plastic has big benefits
The average American takes home almost 1,500 plastic bags every year. You can make a difference by switching to reusable bags to do your grocery shopping.
Trade meltdown washes away price support
Marlin Clark provides a weekly breakdown of corn and soybean prices and offers insight on how trade negotiations with China are impacting them.
Staying relevant in a virtual world
Editor-in-chief Rebecca Miller ponders how social media has impacted farmers and influenced the way they network — both positively and negatively.
Waterfowl hunting permits to be raffled off
Waterfowl hunters interested in obtaining a permit to hunt LaDue, Mogadore and Nimisila reservoirs are invited to attend public drawings.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 8, 2019
The Indian Valley FFA officer team traveled to the Retreat Center July 19-21 in Bowerston for an officer retreat.
Animal science highlighted
Many displays at the 4-H Youth Building at Ag Progress Days will highlight animal science projects.
College offers concentration in ecological ethics
Wilmington College has responded to interest in food justice, sustainability and environmental values by establishing a concentration in ecological ethics.
Outdoors day camp set for Aug. 24
The Norma Johnson Center is hosting a free adventure day camp full of outdoor activities from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Norma Johnson Center.
Investments for animal feeding: Fence vs. implements
Depending on your unique situation, the benefits of investing in fence may outweigh the benefits of acquiring more machinery for the farm.
Spotted lanternflies to be featured at Ag Progress Days
Spotted lanternflies will be among the topics highlighted during Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 13-15. Find out what other topics will be featured.
