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More options, more reasons to get your flu shot this year
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. —There was a time when there were two choices when it came to flu shots: get vaccinated or not. This year, drug companies are not only offering the vaccine in multiple forms, they are also offering multiple vaccines. “It’s always been pretty simple — we had one flu shot and that was
Pennsylvania bull test celebrates 40 years of improving beef industry
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s beef industry will celebrate a milestone at the end of March: 40 years of improving genetics through the Pennsylvania Performance Bull Testing Program. Contribution The test, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Livestock Evaluation Center in Rock Springs, outside of State College, has provided Pennsylvania’s beef industry with a
Feeding your herd this year will take planning, strategy and little creativity
I had the privilege of traveling overseas to conduct research during part of the summer, so I missed all of the hot and dry weather during July. Using the Internet, I could follow the ongoing drama of the rain that never showed. But one can never appreciate the devastation until one sees it with his
Ohio first lady and ag department announce Ag Women of Year
Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich and Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels recently announced four 2012 Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year award winners.
Urban and rural: Congresswoman takes time to hear from both sides
BURTON, Ohio — Connecting the urban side and the rural side of the farm bill isn’t going to be easy. Throw in the differing views from both sides of Congress, and most would say it is a monumental task to get a farm bill written. Farm bill 2012? Yet, Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-11, is confident
Prospective plantings: USDA expects 75-year-high corn acreage
U.S. Department of Agriculture releases plantings report, predicting larger-than-expected corn crop.
Dairy farmers hear ‘truth’ about agriculture at Tusc. County meeting
When used according to the label, drug residue can be prevented.
Energy outlook: U.S. dependence on imported oil to wane in coming years
WASHINGTON — The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 released Jan. 23 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration presents updated projections for U.S. energy markets through 2035.
West Virginia Ag., Forestry Hall of Fame nomination deadline nearing
The deadline for entries is Jan. 20.
Blue Heron Farm: Selling lambs year-round can work
It all started with 12 lambs Duane Miller brought home for his wife, Cynthia Koonce, to bottle feed and try to save and raise. In her kitchen. Today, she’s raising sheep, all right — 350 of them.
