Tag: Pennsylvania
Pa. adds 18 farms, 1,493 acres to preservation program
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board recently protected 1,493 additional acres on 18 farms in 12 counties from development through the state’s...
Pennsylvania transportation: Law changes may save farmers grief when moving from...
The changes in law will affect the transportation of farm implements and exempt farm trucks, trailers, and multipurpose agricultural vehicles from registration.
Utica and Marcellus shale: Chesapeake isn’t the only drilling company on...
All of the permits issued during February in Carroll County were to Chesapeake Exploration LLC. Find out what other counties and drillers were issued permits.
Chemsweep to be conducted in Butler County
BUTLER, Pa. -- For many, crop management includes the use of a variety of crop protection products that help to control weeds, insects, and...
Pa. Holstein Association honors Horace Backus, Roy Simpson, Wayne Harpster
Pa. Holstein Association members salute Horace Backus; honor breeders Roy Simpson and Wayne Harpster.
Pa. preserves more farmland
HARRISBURG —Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board recently safeguarded 1,445 additional acres on 21 farms through the state’s nationally renowned farmland preservation program.
The board preserved...
Western Pa. auctioneers inducted in Hall of Fame
Three auctioneers were inducted into the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame.
Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations plans annual meeting
LEMOYNE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations will be hosting its meeting Feb. 5.
The board meeting will be held from 10...
Milk Marketing Board reduces premium paid to Pa. dairy farmers
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Farm Bureau expressed concern over a decision recently by the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board to reduce the Class I over-order...
Butler County landfill has to clean up act
MEADVILLE, Pa. -- The Department of Environmental Protection signed a consent order and agreement Dec. 4 with Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania that...
