Tag: Pennsylvania
Farmers’ cover crop advice, keep it simple
Farmers gathered at Pilgram Farm, Mercer County, to discuss cover crops April 11. Researchers, educators and producers all chimed in to give advice.
Game commission plans controlled burns
The Pennsylvania Game Commission Northwest Region director said more than 3,493 acres have the potential to be treated using controlled burns in 2018.
Regaining soil functions
Regaining soil health means higher yields and more aggregate stability. Experts describe the need to treat soil like a living breathing being.
Pa. farmland preservation reaches $1 billion milestone
The Pennsylvania farmland preservation marked a milestone in the history of the nation-leading program, committing more than $1 billion since 1988.
Milk haulers win case over an Oxford comma
A lawsuit between Oakhurst Dairy, owned by Dairy Farmers of America, and their drivers hinges on the Oxford comma. They have now settled for $5 million.
From city girl to hands-on farmer
Nancy Midla grew up in metropolitan New York. Over the years her passion for farming grew. She now manages the family farm and educates the public about ag.
Pa. hemp industry makes plans to lead US
Pennsylvania expands their hemp research program in 2018 as they plan for a processing plant and set the stage to be No. 1 in U.S. hemp production.
Having more processors in Pa. would boost dairy
An investment in additional dairy processing capacity in Pennsylvania could generate $34.7 million annually in combined revenue generation and cost savings.
Pa. soybean growers top 100 bushels per acre in contest
Charles Farms, from Lancaster County, was the state's top producer in the 2017 Pennsylvania Soybean Yield Contest, with a yield of 107.17 bushels per acre.
Pennsylvania preserves farms in 20 counties
Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved conservation easement purchases that will protect another 29 farms totaling 2,093 acres.
