Tag: agriculture
The state of our farm and food union
How are politics affecting agriculture and what lies ahead? Alan Guebert analyzes what he calls "the current state of the American farm and food union."
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.
Lancaster Co. farmer posts top soybean yield: 97 bu.
Hershey Farms LLC was Pennsylvania’s top producer in the 2018 Pennsylvania Soybean Yield Contest, with a winning yield of 97.19 bushels per acre.
How closely did you read Farm and Dairy in 2018?
We were busy at the Farm and Dairy this year, bringing you the latest agriculture news. How closely did you read? Take this quiz to find out.
Go West (in Pa.) to build animal ag
Pennsylvania animal agriculture operations may want to consider moving west to comply with nutrient-reduction goals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Will we always have fresh water?
Who are the biggest water users and where could we cut back? Alan Guebert investigates these questions in this week's column.
Plant resources help ensure ag’s future
Plant genetic resources are any plant materials, such as seeds, fruits, cuttings, pollen, and other organs and tissues from which plants can be grown.
Public comments on Michigan ag management practices due Oct. 29
The public comment period for Michigan's 2019 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices began Oct. 12 and ends at 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Hurricane season takes toll on ag
The agriculture sector was deeply impacted by Hurricane Michael. Everything from poultry barns to pecan orchards took a serious hit.
Mercer County ag families honored for longtime service
Mercer County Farm Bureau honored two member couples for their longtime commitment to agriculture at its annual meeting Oct. 1 in Mercer, Pa.
