Tag: Pennsylvania
Pa. deer test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease
Three captive deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania, according to the Pa. Department of Agriculture.
Pa. farmers can win $10,000 for conservation efforts
Pennsylvania will become the 14th state to present the Leopold Conservation Award in partnership with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Heinz Endowments.
Challenging the ‘rule of capture’
The decision by the Pennsylvania Superior Court, which was appealed, rules that the "rule of capture" does not apply to hydraulic fracturing.
Penn State Behrend commits $250,000 for Energy University Partnership
Penn State Behrend will be a lead partner for developing business opportunities created by the Shell Pennsylvania Chemicals project in Beaver County.
High tunnel regulations removed in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania farmers, who use high tunnels, will no longer have to meet state regulations intended for commercial and residential development.
Nearly 2,800 acres added to farmland preservation in Pa.
Pennsylvania's Agricultural Land Preservation Board safeguarded 2,793 more acres on 27 farms in 15 counties during its meeting April 16.
New pipelines help Pa. set record for marketed natural gas supplies
Pennsylvania has experienced an increase in permitting and drilling activity with the expansion of regional pipeline capacity.
Greene Co. tree farm hosting tour
Arlyn and Marial Perkey, 2017 Pennsylvania Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, will host a public field day at their Greene County tree farm on May 12.
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.
