Tag: conservation
Long-term, sustainable funding for county conservation districts to come from local...
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After years of discussion and scrutiny, and months of lively debate and negotiation, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Local...
Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association speaks out
WEXFORD, Pa. — Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association spoke out today after Governor Tom Corbett signed the Marcellus Shale impact fee into law....
Ohio compost operator course offered March 21-22
WOOSTER, Ohio — The 2012 Ohio Compost Operator Education Course takes place March 21-22 at the Shisler Conference Center at the Ohio Agricultural Research...
Ohio conference offers training for crop advisers and farmers
ADA, Ohio — Farmers and certified crop advisers who attend Ohio State University’s Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference this year will have several opportunities...
USDA announces CRP sign-up
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup, beginning March 12 and ending April 6. Conservation...
Farmers urged to consider combining cover crops with no-till methods
Experts at the Pennsylvania No-till Day held Jan. 31 in West Middlesex, Pa., say it takes the combination of no-till and cover crops.
Chesapeake files lawsuit against 95 property owners in two Ohio counties
A court battle is beginning over 6,000 leased acres in Carroll and Columbiana counties.
Family preserves farm in Macedonia
MACEDONIA, Ohio -- Sally and Philip Meyfarth are making a lasting commitment to land preservation and farming in Macedonia, a community that has seen considerable development in recent years.
Carroll Countians gather to speak out against the closing of the...
Carroll County residents are passionate about agriculture and aren't afraid to tell the USDA their opinion over the loss of the FSA office.
Marketing cattle to get the highest price may take closer management
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio —One thing is for sure in the cattle market, there are no guarantees and it is constantly changing.The 2012 Eastern Ohio Beef...
