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Appalachian Trail hikers near finish line
Thru-Hiker, 61-year-old Chuck Defer is just about ready to take on the final leg of the Appalachian Trail.
What does it mean to be a mom?
Judith Sutherland reflects on the best and hardest parts of being a mom.
Pioneer unveils corn, soybean lineup
Pioneer’s new lineup includes 53 new corn options and 54 new soybean varieties.
U.S. files trade complaint against China, claiming excessive price support
The USDA and U.S. farm representatives say China is exceeding its World Trade Organization commitment with price supports.
Nobody writes notes anymore
The days of the hand-written love letter are numbered. No lovely hand-written love letters will be treasured, kept under lock and key, one day taking you back in time.
Open dialogue about GMOs is key to changing conversations, says expert
Despite the head start biotechnology opponents have, there’s still plenty of opportunity for farmers, ranchers and the biotechnology industry to change the conversation about genetically modified organisms.
Kasich announces director changes in agriculture, ODNR
Zehringer will leave ag department, become chair of ODNR. State veterinarian Tony Forshey will become interim director of agriculture.
John Ligo wins quality assurance award
MERCER, Pa. — Two farmers recently received the annual national Beef Quality Assurance award, created to recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers who incorporate Beef Quality Assurance principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their operations. The winners The 2011 winners were John Ligo, LiTerra Farms of Mercer, Pa. (dairy), and Mike Milicevic, Lykes
DART meetings to provide first hand view of innovative, efficient businesses
HARRISBURG, Pa. — On-farm dairy sales and service representatives can learn about innovative retail, dairy manufacturing and service industry businesses during the October series of Dairy Advocacy and Resource Team meetings, hosted by the Pennsylvania Dairy Task Force and the Center for Dairy Excellence. Five meetings Five meetings include tours of the Lancaster DHIA testing
Calf pool expands in western Pa.
SALEM, Ohio — Demand for quality beef stocker cattle has sparked renewed interest in Pennsylvania’s calf pool program. This spring, western Pennsylvania cattlemen will have the opportunity to learn more about getting involved in the state program that helps put more money in producers’ pockets. Growth The program, modeled after the successful West Virginia calf
